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What is Dating Abuse?

Types of Abuse
Is My Partner Abusing Me?
Am I Abusing My Partner?

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I think I’m Being Abused. What Should I do?
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Dating Abuse and Teens
Dating Abuse on College Campuses
Dating Abuse in Same-Sex Relationships
Dating Abuse and Technology
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What Can I Do If I Think I Know Someone Who Is Being Abused?

Red Flags That May Indicate Abuse in a Relationship

Advice for Parents
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What Can I Do If I Think I Know Someone Who Is Being Abusive?
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

How to be an Active Bystander
In Your Own Words

Dating Abuse Fact Sheet
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What Can I Do If I Think Someone I Know Is Being Abused?

What Can I Do If I Think Someone I Know Is Being Abusive?

Get Involved

How to be an Active Bystander

In Your Own Words

This section of the website gives information on what you can do to help. There is information about helping someone you know as well as what you can do in your community to end dating abuse. You have the power to help end dating abuse!