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Dating Violence

Hotlines | What is Dating Violence? | Resources

Hotlines

ribbon National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 TTY

You can also chat live on-line with a trained Peer Advocate from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CST) daily.

What is Dating Violence?

Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim is dating violence. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:

the length of the relationship
the type of relationship
the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship

Dating Violence Resources

Choose Respect Initiative

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

AEquitas The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women

Violence Against Women Online Resources

Updated: April 2012
Visit Tribal Justice and Safety
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions
Defending Childhood
General Information Office on Violence Against Women
 
Leadership
Beatrice Hanson
Acting Director
Contact
Office on Violence Against Women
145 N St., NE, Suite 10W.121
Washington, D.C. 20530
202-307-6026
Fax: 202-305-2589
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