Dating
Quick Facts
Dating Resources
The relationships you have in your youth help form the foundations for relationships later in life. It is important to understand what makes a relationship healthy, unhealthy, abusive or somewhere in between. Visit the links below to learn all about dating and relationships and access support.
RAINN
RAINN.org is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, providing support for survivors through a 24/7 hotline and online resources. They offer information on prevention, recovery, and understanding sexual assault, empowering individuals with the knowledge and support needed to heal and advocate for change.
Break the Cycle
Teens that experience dating abuse are unlikely to report but are at a greater risk to respond by engaging in other risk behaviors. Break the Cycle works to provide preventative dating and domestic violence education and outreach to teens and young adults who experience, or are concerned, about dating violence.
Love is Respect
Relationships can be healthy, unhealthy, abusive or in between. LoveisRepect.org explores what dating should look like. Here, you can learn how to prevent, recognize and escape unhealthy relationships. They offer information regarding why people abuse, types of abuse and digital abuse.
Joyful Heart Foundation
The Joyful Heart Foundation works to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse and shed light on the darkness that surrounds the issues. You are not alone. Visit this site if you or someone you know needs help.
Kids Health
Kids Health is a go-to resource for youth, offering reliable information on health, emotions, and family issues. With articles tailored for kids, teens, and parents, it covers topics like relationships, body image, and coping with challenges, empowering young people to make informed decisions about their well-being.
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