TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 911.

If you or someone you know is involved in a violent or potentially violent teen dating situation contact these organizations for help and referrals.

Helplines and Hotlines

National Dating Abuse Helpline, www.loveisrespect.org, (24 hour)  866-331-9474 , (TYY)866-331-8453 IM chat times also available.

CHOICES Domestic Violence Shelter and Crisis Hotline 614-224-4663

National Domestic Violence Hotline, www.thehotline.org, 800-799-7233, (TTY)800-787-3224

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, Helpline for LGBT community. Mon-Fri 10 am– 4 pm, Sun–Thurs 6 pm– 10 pm, 614-294-7876, 866-862-7286

Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Referral and information about services throughout Ohio. www.odvn.org  800-943-9840   

More Information

RESPECT: Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program, Akron Children's Hospital,  video about signs of abuse.

IT'S ABUSE:  A campaign developed by the Family Violence Coalition at Nationwide Children's.  Information, videos and resources for central Ohio college students.

DAY ONE NY: Day One is the only organization in New York City solely devoted to the issue of teen dating violence. Information, videos and resources for teens. It's a love hate kinda thing e-zine.

THE TINA PROJECT: Educators training and policy assistance.
 

Download SAVE's Stop the Violence / Create Peace booklet of helplines and hotlines for all types of violence and local peace creating programs.