Only 1/3 of the teens who are involved in an abusive relationship confided in someone about the violence.
Today’s youth should be encouraged to reach out to trusted adults in times of need. These survivors can also seek confidential counsel and advice from professionally trained adults and peers. We encourage you to utilize and share these resources with your loved ones.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-787-3224
This nonprofit organization helps to provide crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-800-799-7233
This 24-hour resource is specifically designed for teens and young adults and is accessible by phone or online chat. They offer one-on-one support from trained peer advocates offering support, information and advocacy to those involved in abusive dating relationships.
This national resource works to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support and resources.
This local resource is working to remove the barriers to help and prevent abuse before it starts to increase safety, healing, and well-being for this generation of youth and the next. BLOOM365’s mission to prevent abuse before it starts.
Sojourner Center’s Teen Dating Violence Flyer
Define what teen dating violence looks like, learn how to recognize the red flags of an abusive relationship and how to safety plan for yourself or your teen.
January 2023
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