
About the Helpline
loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is a national resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet. The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline from their call center in Austin, TX.
Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
Contact us
If you have questions about teen dating abuse, please contact us by filling out the form on the contact us page. If you wish to remain anonymous please enter "site visitor" in the 'name' fields or leave them blank. An email address is required to use this form.
However, if you do not feel safe receiving email, please go to a safe location and contact the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at:
- 1-866-331-9474, or
- TTY 1-866-331-8453
If you are looking to order mini posters and quiz cards as seen at an exhibit, please use this form. You can also find print-ready pdfs in our resource center.
Media Contact
Lisa Waddell - 512.794.1133
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Peer Advocates are available for assistance and support.
If chat is unavailable, call 1-866-331-9474 or
1-866-331-8453 TTY.
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Nearly 1 in 4 girls who have been in a relationship (23%) reported going further sexually than they wanted as a result of pressure.

