If you are a teenager who may be using violence to control your dating partner, there is help available for you. Violence is never an acceptable way to resolve problems in a dating relationship. There are other types of abuse. If you are concerned about a different form of abuse , we have information about some other places to contact. Violence in relationships is not just an adult problem.
Abuse occurs in more than a quarter of teen relationships.
If you or someone you know is a victim of dating violence it is important to talk about it with someone, preferably an adult, to get help. If the first person you tell doesn't help you, talk to someone else. Keep trying to get help. If you are being abused by someone you are dating or have dated in the past, remember, you are not alone and it is not your fault. You may feel confused and scared about what is going on.