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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

National Programs

While there are many promising teen dating violence prevention programs, this section provides information about those programs that have been implemented nationally. 

Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization begins early with nearly 70% of female victims and nearly 54% of male victims having experienced IPV prior to age 25. This suggests that primary prevention of IPV must begin at an early age (Breiding, Chen & Black, 2014).

“By influencing relationship behaviors and patterns early through dating violence prevention programs, the hope is to promote healthy relationship behaviors and patterns that can be carried forward into adulthood" (Breiding, Chen & Black, 2014).

Respect WORKS!

Respect WORKS! is a comprehensive model of teen dating violence prevention programming to give middle and high schools, youth service providers and domestic violence agencies the tools they need to respond effectively to teen dating violence issues on and off campus.

Safe Dates Program

This evidence-based program helps teens recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive relationships. It is during the critical pre-teen and teen years that young people begin to learn the skills needed to create and foster positive relationships. With Safe Dates, young people are given the tools needed to build these skills.

Promoting healthy relationships early through dating violence prevention programs is #1Thing we can do to develop behaviors among youth that can be carried forward into adulthood!

Check out the #1Thing Action Guide for templates, recommendations, strategies, and tools for incorporating the #1Thing message into your public awareness activities and campaigns during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and beyond!