Resources for Teen Dating Violence

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Helpful resources for teens experiencing dating violence:

Click here for the Teen Dating Violence fact sheet produced by the National Center for Victims of Crime.

peaceoverviolence.org
Peace Over Violence is a non-profit, feminist, multicultural, volunteer organization dedicated to a building healthy relationships, families and communities free from sexual, domestic and interpersonal violence. 2011 marks 40 years of social service and commitment to social change.

youthoverviolence.org
POV’s youthoverviolence website features prevention tips, digital stories, forums, information for educators and information about POV’s various prevention projects/campaigns, as well as videos, poetry and art.

bom411.com
BOM (Boss of Me) is teens helping other teens dial down the drama in relationships. Whether you're just kickin it, figuring out how you feel, if you're in like or deep in love, things get complicated. BOM can help. BOM Ambassadors can help you deal with the trials and tribulations of being in a relationship.

fvlc.org/jane
Family Violence Law Center - JANE Campaign. JANE is the culture of the aware and the conscientious. The survivor, the warrior; strong and ready for change. They are visionaries, creative thinkers, proactive problem solvers, and advocates for change.

Domestic Violence Center of Greater Cleveland - Teen Information
The mission of the Domestic Violence Center is to empower individuals, promote justice and mobilize the community so that all people are free from violence and abuse in their relationships and homes.

heathersvoice.net
Heather's Voice includes resources and statistics aimed to educate teens about dating violence and domestic abuse. In honor of Heather Norris, memories are shared of a life tragically taken by domestic violence.

The Cycle of Teen Domestic Violence
Barbara Poncelet from About.com explains the cycle of teen domestic violence including information what parents need to know about the cycle of teen violence.

10 Facts About Teen Dating Violence - Teen Dating Abuse Statistics
About.com provides ten facts about teen dating violence and statistics on dating abuse in adolescent relationships.

Click here to view links to national resources for teens experiencing dating violence.

Do I qualify for a TRO?

In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories:

1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be:

q Spouse or former spouse

q Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner)

q Have or had a dating relationship

q Have a child in common

Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.

2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts:

q Recent physical violence

q Recent threats of physical violence

q Harassment

q Recent sexual assault or molestation

q Stalking

q Severe verbal abuse

3. The Legal Network will assist you in identifying corroborating evidence. Examples of evidence are as follows:

q Photos of injuries or damaged property

q Medical records

q Police reports

q Reports from Child Welfare Services

q Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening)

q Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury)

q Prior TRO or restraining order Violations

In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories:

1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be:

• Spouse or former spouse

• Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner)

• Have or had a dating relationship

• Have a child in common

Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.

2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts:

• Recent physical violence

• Recent threats of physical violence

• Harassment

• Recent sexual assault or molestation

• Stalking

• Severe verbal abuse

3. The Legal Network requires corroborating evidence to be filed with all TRO applications. Examples of evidence are as follows:

• Photos of injuries or damaged property

• Medical records

• Police reports

• Reports from Child Welfare Services

• Voicemail or Text Messages

(excessive or threatening)

• Declarations from Witnesses

(must be signed under penalty of perjury)

• Prior TRO or restraining order Violations

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