If you are a parent to a teenager, you have probably already noticed that communication with your teen is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when the teen begins to date and form intimate relationships. 

It is very important as a parent to keep those lines of communication open and to discuss relationships with your daughter and/or son. Teen Dating Violence is a growing trend in adolescent relationships today. 
  • One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence.
  • One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Below are some resources that will help you discuss healthy relationships with your teen and together we can end the cycle of violence.

Teen Dating Website & Resources

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Love is respect.org is a helpful website for teens who are in a
violent relationship and for parents that want to ​communicate
​with their teen about relationships.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy

If you are already in a relationship or if you are just beginning to date, it's important to know what the characteristics are of a healthy relationship.

Cyber Safety

Being safe on the internet is important for everyone, especially those who are in violent  relationships. Techsafety.org is a website that provides cyber safety tips for victims of Domestic Violence & Teen Dating Violence