Teen Dating
Violence Awareness
This resource toolkit brings together up-to-date resources from trusted organizations, including tools, data, and links designed to support young people, caregivers, and professionals in finding the help and information they need.*
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*All data and links were accurate at the time of publication, but may change over time.
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Teen dating violence is a serious issue that affects millions of young people each year. It includes physical, emotional, sexual, and digital abuse within a relationship and can have long-lasting impacts on mental health, academic performance, social life, and overall well-being. Understanding the dynamics of unhealthy relationships is the first step toward prevention.
Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, consent, boundaries, and communication. When these things are missing, harmful patterns can occur. By raising awareness, we can all recognize red flags and warning signs and take action to build safe, supportive environments.
EVERYONE
Everyone — friends, families, neighbors, coaches, and community members — plays a role in helping to prevent dating violence. By learning the signs of unhealthy dynamics and practicing everyday behaviors that promote safety and respect, we help create environments where young people can thrive. Some warning signs to look for might include:​
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Patterns of control (isolation from friends, checking messages, dictating what someone wears or where they go)
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Threats, insults, name-calling, or humiliation online or in-person
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Pressure around sex or substance use; ignoring boundaries or consent
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Sudden changes in mood, attendance, grades, or social connections
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*adapted from Love is Respect relationship assessment chart
If you or someone you know feels they are in an unhealthy relationship and needs support, check out one of these organizations:
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Breaking Silence is a Project Safe initiative that helps teens recognize and avoid unhealthy relationships by encouraging them to speak out and get help when needed. The Breaking Silence Textline provides support, information & referral sources, and counseling or outreach assistance. You can also receive guidance on how to support friends or loved ones.
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chat live at loveisrespect.org
GA Teen Textline: 706-765-8019
call 1.866.331.9474
text LOVEIS to 22522
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Georgia, representing over 50 domestic violence organizations and programs across the state.
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24/7 Statewide Hotline 1-800-334-2836
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text "START" to 88788
chat live at thehotline.org
YOUTH
Abuse isn’t always physical – it can look like controlling behaviors, constant texting, or online threats. Knowing the signs helps you protect yourself and your friends. Dating should feel safe and positive. If someone pressures you, isolates you from friends, or makes you feel afraid, that’s not okay. ​
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Explore these resources to learn more about healthy relationships:
Love is Respect's Healthy relationship resources. Not all relationships are healthy. You deserve one that is. If you are unsure whether you are in a healthy relationship, take the healthy relationship quiz to learn more!
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One Love Foundation’s “10 Signs” guides, videos, and activities has informtion of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how you can find support and resources
Joe Torre Safe at Home created healthy relationship conversation cards to encourage conversations with friends, partners, and family members.
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CAREGIVERS
Teens look to trusted adults for nonjudgmental listening and practical modeling of boundaries. Normalize consent, privacy, and healthy conflict -- if safety is a concern, connect to confidential help.
One Love Foundation’s Parent’s and Caregiver’s Guide: Helping Parents Teach Teens Healthy Relationships with Confidence​.
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Love is Respect’s Parent Tip Sheet on how to help your child who may be experiencing dating abuse.
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EDUCATORS & PROFESSIONALS
Schools play a critical role in prevention. Educators often notice early signs such as changes in behavior, withdrawal, or aggression. Creating a safe space for discussion and integrating healthy relationship education into curricula can make a big difference.
Explore these resources to better support the young people you serve:
One Love Foundation’s Educators’ Guide: Helping Educators Teach Healthy Relationship Skills in Every Classroom.​​​​​​​​
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Teen Dating Violence offers a comprehensive, best-practices model including everything from how to implement a school-wide dating violence policy to teaching students how to be leaders in preventing dating violence.
Not seeing a resource you need? Email us freeyourfeels@gmail.com and let's work together on creating resources that support the mental health and wellbeing of Georgia’s young people
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, please call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
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Free Your Feels is not a mental health provider and does not offer crisis services.
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