It’s mission is to promote dynamic educational programs, particularly those in the areas of the development of healthy teen relationships, the arts and community service.

Created from tragedy, Dating Abuse Stops Here, or DASH, was created to inspire and inform a community.

It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies.

The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.

We strive to do this professionally and with the best interests of the children in mind, so they can enter their program emotionally ready, with less fear and anger.

If all counselors at that center are busy, the call is sent to the next closest center.

Domestic violence hotlines are generally available at all times during the day, however, problems with busy lines or disconnections due to lack of funding sometimes limit their usefulness.

Check out a list of helplines and websites offering support and answers to your questions about teen dating and breakup violence .

Domestic violence hotlines provide emergency support and referral services over the phone those in volatile relationships.

Hotlines are generally dedicated to women escaping abusive relationships and provide referral to women's shelters.