Dating Safety and domestic violence Resources

Dating Safety Resources

• 50 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

  • What you know and like about your partner should tell you a lot.

• Characteristics of Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships

• Loveisrespect.org

  • Loveisrespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

• Ride Share Sexual Assault Resource Guide: In the past years, ride-sharing apps have exploded in use and popularity. However, with the influx of this technology, ride-sharing apps have created a perfect environment for sexual predators to prey on unassuming individuals. This comprehensive guide discusses the prevalence of sexual assault in rideshare apps, lawsuits and legal action against major ride-sharing platforms, and safety measures that Lyft and Uber passengers can take to avoid unwanted sexual contact.

• Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month Resources: The month of February is known as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month or TDVAM. This month-long campaign is dedicated to offering education, awareness, resources, and preventative practices for anyone who may experience teen dating violence.

• National Teen Dating/Violence Hotline

  • Call: 1.866.331.9474

  • TTY: 1.866.331.8453

  • Text: loveis to 22522

National Domestic Violence Resources

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.org

• National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) www.rainn.org

• INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence incite.natl@gmail.com www.incite-national.org

• National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011 www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org

• National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org

• National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) www.childhelp.org

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-800-537-2238 www.nrcdv.org and www.vawnet.org

• Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-888-792-2873 www.futureswithoutviolence.org

• Domestic Violence Awareness Guide Wristband Resources

Local Champaign Resources

Domestic Violence

• • Courage Connection

    • Counselors specialize in domestic violence. They can work with individuals as well as families. Offer children and teenage counseling as well. Additional resources include court advocacy as well as a shelter for victims fleeing domestic violence.

    • 24/7 Hotline: (217) 384-4390 or (877) 384-4390

Sexual Abuse/Rape Counseling

• RACES Champaign

  • Offers individual and group counseling, advocacy, and support for victims and their families

  • 217-344-6298 / info@cu-races.org

Downloads

• Help Your Child

• A Teen's Guide To Safety Planning

• Texting and Sexting