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This webpage presents an overview of legal issues related to dating violence. Some of the issues discussed include domestic violence laws that may not protect teens in abusive dating relationships, difficulty in defining dating relationship, and protection orders for minor victims of dating violence.

This report card assesses each state’s domestic violence protection order laws and how they impact young people who seek protection from abusive relationships.

This document highlights the importance of parental monitoring to protect their children from become victims of sexual abuse. It provides guidance to parents to effectively monitor their children's activities, whereabouts, and companions without being overly intrusive.

This guide provides suggestions to parents and guardians on how they can initiate a conversation with their teens about dating, dating violence, and healthy relationships.

"If you're in an abusive situation and are not able or ready to leave it, it's important to think about how to keep yourself safe. If you do want to leave, it's a good idea to plan your escape well. Printing and filling out this safety plan can help you feel safe whether you're staying in your current situation or getting ready to leave. Be sure to review it every so often with someone you trust, to keep the information useful and up-to-date."

This brochure offers safety planning tips for teens in abusive relationships including questions to consider when planning for safety and how to find help in your local area.

This handout assures teens who experience abuse that abuse is not their fault and provides guidance to young people on developing a safety plan and seeking support.

This booklet provides information to young people to help them understand the dynamics of healthy relationships, identify signs of controlling relationships, and equip them with resources to help end the cycle of violence.

This information sheet provides tips to young people to help their peers who experience relationship violence.

This webpage provides information about substances being used by perpetrators to compromise an individual's ability to consent to sexual activity. Safety tips for safe drinking are included.