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Teen Dating Violence

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When we make resources about healthy relationships and dating violence accessible, we create protective environments that normalize conversations about relationships and seeking support. This school year, we invite you to share our teen dating violence resources in your schools and communities to help start the conversation! Scroll down to view a list of helpful resources.

What is Teen Dating Violence?

Teen Dating Violence is a pattern of behavior used by one person to gain power and control over their dating partner.  It can include physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, digital, and/or economic abuse.

New Jersey defines teen dating violence as “a pattern of behavior where one person uses or threatens to use physical, sexual, verbal or emotional abuse to control a dating partner” (C.18A:37-34).

In 2011, New Jersey passed a law that requires school districts and charter schools to have a policy that outlines how the school plans to prevent, respond to, and educate students and the school community on teen dating violence.  This includes having dating violence education incorporated into health education curriculum.

Lets Talk About It:

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Teen Dating Violence

If you are experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship, you are not alone. The resources shared in this flyer can be used for free and they are completely confidential.

Is My Relationship Healthy?

Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. This brochure provides information about healthy and abusive relationships, includes a self-assessment, and offers resources related to teen dating violence.

How To Support a Student?

It can be challenging to identify and respond to teen dating violence (TDV), but there are many meaningful steps to be an effective support person. Reading this brochure and using the shared resources can make a real difference.

 

How To Support a Friend?

This brochure provides information for those who may be supporting a friend experiencing an abusive relationship, also known as dating violence.While every situation is different, there are many ways you can offer support.

 

It can be challenging to know what to do when someone you care about is causing harm in their relationship. While every situation is different, these are some general strategies that may be helpful.

Am I Harming My Partner?

Am I Harming My Partner Brochure

 

It can be challenging to know what to do when someone you care about is causing harm in their relationship. While every situation is different, these are some general strategies that may be helpful.

Helpful Toolkits

High School Educators Toolkit

 

Middle School Educators Toolkit
Educators Guide

Teen Dating Violence Resources

Our Teen Dating Violence resources are available to teens and anyone supporting them, including parents, friends, educators, coaches, and other loved ones.

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Teen Dating Violence Resources

If you are in need of public awareness materials and/or posters, please complete the following form.

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