Romantic relationships are a common part of adolescence. However, not all relationships are healthy.
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of teen dating violence and connect youth with the necessary resources.
Relevant resources on teen dating violence include:
- Teen Dating Violence Literature Review: A product of the Model Programs Guide
This review covers definitions, scope, risk/protective factors, consequences, and program outcomes for middle and high school students ages 12 to 18. - Image Abuse Helpline
This hotline supports victims of image-based sexual abuse with Office of Victims of Crime funding. It provides information, referrals, safety assessments, guidance on evidence documentation, image search, reporting, takedown, attorney referrals, and awareness efforts. - Dating Violence Reported by High School Students, 2019
A snapshot of data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. - Family Context Is an Important Element in the Development of Teen Dating Violence and Should Be Considered in Prevention and Intervention
Researchers studied developmental pathways of teen dating violence in a high-risk sample. - National Domestic Violence Hotline
This hotline offers free, confidential support to victims of dating violence. It received funding from the Office of Victims of Crime to enhance its services for survivors of domestic violence and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, particularly young individuals.
Check out the feature on Teen Dating Violence for more information and resources from OJP and other federal agencies.
