We all have the right to draw a line that should not be crossed in our relationships.

We all have the right to draw a line that should not be crossed in our relationships.

Many of us find relationships confusing at times. Sometimes we feel insecure or uncertain. Dating violence isn’t an argument every once in a while, or a bad mood after a bad day.

Dating violence (or relationship abuse) is a pattern of violent behavior that someone uses against a girlfriend or boyfriend.

Dating violence doesn’t have to be physical. It can include verbal and emotional abuse—constant insults, isolation from friends and family, name calling, controlling what someone wears—and it can also include sexual abuse.

Dating violence can occur at any age no matter what race or religion, no matter your education. Dating violence also occurs in same-sex relationships.

Relationships should give love, respect, nurturing and appreciation. Exposure to any kind of abuse for a long time can damage a person’s physical and emotional health.

You are not alone and you deserve to be treated with respect.

You are not alone and you deserve to be treated with respect.

If you want to talk or need help for you or a friend, reach out.

Love is Respect advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. They can listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.

Get relationship help 24/7 through text, call, or chat.

  • Text ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522
  • Call1-866-331-9474 or 800.787.3224 (TTY)
  • Visit loveisrespect.org for online chat and more information

Other Resources

The Trevor Project

Support and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth by text, call or chat.

thetrevorproject.org

1-866-488-7386

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic violence support through call or chat.

thehotline.org

1-800-799-7233

Alaska-Based Programs

Find support by talking to an advocate at your local program. Find a list on the ANDVSA website.

andvsa.org

(907) 586 – 3650

If you want to talk or need help for you or a friend, reach out.

Love is Respect advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. They can listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.

Get relationship help 24/7 through text, call, or chat.

  • Text ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522
  • Call1-866-331-9474 or 800.787.3224 (TTY)
  • Visit loveisrespect.org for online chat and more information

Other Resources

The Trevor Project

Support and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth by text, call or chat.

thetrevorproject.org

1-866-488-7386

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic violence support through call or chat.

thehotline.org

1-800-799-7233

Alaska-Based Programs

Find support by talking to an advocate at your local program. Find a list on the ANDVSA website.

andvsa.org

(907) 586 – 3650