Links
Break the Cycle
Phone: (310) 286-3366
Phone: (888) 988-TEEN
Web: http://www.breakthecycle.org
Email: help@break-the-cycle.org
Children of the Night
14530 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys CA, 91411
Hotline: 800-551-1300
Phone: 818-908-4474
Fax: 818-908-1468
Web: http://www.childrenofthenight.org
Rescuing America’s children from prostitution. Dedicated to assisting children aged 11-17 who are sexually abused and who prostitute on the streets for food and shelter. Children of the Night is a 24-hour shelter providing refuge, food, and skilled counseling for abused teenagers. Services include food, clothing, emergency-medical care, crisis intervention, academic assessments, foster-home placements, and a 24-hour hotline. Se habla Espanol.
CommunityCorner.org
Web: http://www.CommunityCorner.org
This website is maintained by the Computers for Youth, and includes links to a variety of organizations and sites that are great community resources. The site has info on teen health and relationships, and on family relationships.
Cool Nurse
Web: http://www.coolnurse.com/teen_dating_violence.htm
Covenant House
460 West 41st Street
New York NY, 10036
Hotline: 800-999-9999
Phone: 212-613-0300
Fax: 212-947-2478
Web: http://www.covenanthouse.org
Provides crisis counseling for teens and their caregivers, as well as emergency shelter for runaway teens throughout the US. Has several services to help children and teens on the streets who are victims of prostitution. Services: toll-free number to assist children any time of the day, referrals, crisis service centers, extensive outreach programs.
GEMS - Girls' Educational & Mentoring Services
298B West 149th Street
New York NY, 10039
Phone: 212-926-8089
Web: http://www.gems-girls.org
Email: info@gems-girls.org
Preventive and transitional services to young women aged 13-21 years who are at risk for or involved in sexual exploitation and violence. Services: Peer counseling, crisis counseling, groups, housing referrals, vocational assistance, health-care referrals, youth leadership, trainings and consultation. Outreach to group homes, correctional facilities, and youth programs.
Jane's Due Process (JDP)
Hotline: 1-866-www-jane (1-866-999-5263) 24hours
Web: http://www.janesdueprocess.org
JDP serves as an information and advocacy center dedicated to promoting fair and equal access for Texas teenagers seeking legal services in order to make a reproductive choice. JDP has information on judicial bypass waivers, emancipation petitions, and protective orders. Though Texas-based, JDP tries to refer minors to places to find out more about judicial bypass and emancipation proceedings in other states.
KidsHealth
Web: http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/abuse.html
A website for teens about domestic violence.
Liz Claiborne, Love Is Not Abuse
Web: http://www.loveisnotabuse.com
This site provides great information on domestic violence and what you can do for yourself or to help a friend. Check out the Women's Handbook and the information on Teen Dating Violence.
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt
Web: http://www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen
A manual from the American Psychological Association about abuse, love, relationships, violence and rape.
Love is Respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Phone: TTY: 1-866-331-8453
Web: http://www.loveisrespect.org
"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."
Making Waves
Web: http://www.mwaves.org
A violence prevention program located in New Brunswick.
Melrose Alliance Against Violence
Web: http://www.maav.org
Raise community awareness of domestic and teen dating violence, and to promote programs that work to reduce violence and encourage healthy relationships.
MINCAVA Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Web: http://www.mincava.umn.edu
Electronic clearinghouse of online information for violence.
National Women's Health Information Center
Phone: 1-800-994-9662
Web: http://www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm?page=91
National Youth Violence Prevention Resources Center
Web: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/index.asp
PromoteTruth.org
Web: http://www.promotetruth.org
Support and information about sexual violence issues for teens and their communities.
SeeItAndStopIt.Org
Web: http://www.seeitandstopit.org
Teen Outreach Program
Hotline: (650) 259-8136 (hours are Monday - Wednesday, 5-7 PM Pacific time)
Web: http://www.teenrelationships.org
That's Not Cool
Web: http://www.thatsnotcool.com/
An online resource for teens who are experiencing "digital dating violence", including tips for how to deal with a partner who texts, calls or emails too much as well as how to handle Facebook and MySpace abuse.
The National Center for Victims of Crime, Teen Victim Project
Hotline: 1-800-FYI-CALL
Web: http://www.ncvc.org/tvp/main.aspx?dbID=dash_Home
Email: gethelp@ncvc.org
The National Runaway Switchboard
3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL, 60657-4208
Hotline: 800-621-4000
Phone: 773-880-9860
Phone: 773-929-5150
Web: http://www.nrscrisisline.org
A not-for-profit organization that provides confidential crisis intervention and referral information for youth and their families via a national switchboard. The switchboard is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as an advocacy and educational service on behalf of youth. The services at the National Runaway Switchboard include agency referrals, message delivery, dedicated agency and informational line, youth advocacy, community education, runaway education program for schools.
The Paul & Lisa Program, Inc.
PO Box 348
Westbrook CT, 06498-0348
Hotline: 800-518-2238
Phone: 860-767-7660
Phone: 860-767-3122
Web: http://www.paulandlisa.org
Email: contact@paulandlisa.org
Aimed at solving the problems of exploited street youth. Components include exploitation prevention education, information, and a safety strategies' publication that is available to the public; training for professionals and others concerned with the safety and welfare of children and young adults; street-based outreach; and community-court-related rehabilitation.
The Quiet Storm Project
Web: http://www.thequietstormproject.com/tqsp.html
Tools for education about domestic violence.
The Safe Space
Web: http://www.thesafespace.org/
Email: askanything@breakthecycle.org
A project of Break the Cycle, this website has information about teen dating abuse and you can write them an email to ask a question about this topic. Information in Spanish and English.
U Have the Right
Web: http://www.uhavetheright.net
A great website on healthy relationships.
Voices for Justice Network
261 Artemisia Ave
Ventura CA, 93001
Phone: 888-702-7273
Web: http://www.vfjnw.org/pages/1/index.htm
When Love Hurts
Web: http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove
Phone: (310) 286-3366
Phone: (888) 988-TEEN
Web: http://www.breakthecycle.org
Email: help@break-the-cycle.org
Children of the Night
14530 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys CA, 91411
Hotline: 800-551-1300
Phone: 818-908-4474
Fax: 818-908-1468
Web: http://www.childrenofthenight.org
Rescuing America’s children from prostitution. Dedicated to assisting children aged 11-17 who are sexually abused and who prostitute on the streets for food and shelter. Children of the Night is a 24-hour shelter providing refuge, food, and skilled counseling for abused teenagers. Services include food, clothing, emergency-medical care, crisis intervention, academic assessments, foster-home placements, and a 24-hour hotline. Se habla Espanol.
CommunityCorner.org
Web: http://www.CommunityCorner.org
This website is maintained by the Computers for Youth, and includes links to a variety of organizations and sites that are great community resources. The site has info on teen health and relationships, and on family relationships.
Cool Nurse
Web: http://www.coolnurse.com/teen_dating_violence.htm
Covenant House
460 West 41st Street
New York NY, 10036
Hotline: 800-999-9999
Phone: 212-613-0300
Fax: 212-947-2478
Web: http://www.covenanthouse.org
Provides crisis counseling for teens and their caregivers, as well as emergency shelter for runaway teens throughout the US. Has several services to help children and teens on the streets who are victims of prostitution. Services: toll-free number to assist children any time of the day, referrals, crisis service centers, extensive outreach programs.
GEMS - Girls' Educational & Mentoring Services
298B West 149th Street
New York NY, 10039
Phone: 212-926-8089
Web: http://www.gems-girls.org
Email: info@gems-girls.org
Preventive and transitional services to young women aged 13-21 years who are at risk for or involved in sexual exploitation and violence. Services: Peer counseling, crisis counseling, groups, housing referrals, vocational assistance, health-care referrals, youth leadership, trainings and consultation. Outreach to group homes, correctional facilities, and youth programs.
Jane's Due Process (JDP)
Hotline: 1-866-www-jane (1-866-999-5263) 24hours
Web: http://www.janesdueprocess.org
JDP serves as an information and advocacy center dedicated to promoting fair and equal access for Texas teenagers seeking legal services in order to make a reproductive choice. JDP has information on judicial bypass waivers, emancipation petitions, and protective orders. Though Texas-based, JDP tries to refer minors to places to find out more about judicial bypass and emancipation proceedings in other states.
KidsHealth
Web: http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/abuse.html
A website for teens about domestic violence.
Liz Claiborne, Love Is Not Abuse
Web: http://www.loveisnotabuse.com
This site provides great information on domestic violence and what you can do for yourself or to help a friend. Check out the Women's Handbook and the information on Teen Dating Violence.
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt
Web: http://www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen
A manual from the American Psychological Association about abuse, love, relationships, violence and rape.
Love is Respect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Phone: TTY: 1-866-331-8453
Web: http://www.loveisrespect.org
"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."
Making Waves
Web: http://www.mwaves.org
A violence prevention program located in New Brunswick.
Melrose Alliance Against Violence
Web: http://www.maav.org
Raise community awareness of domestic and teen dating violence, and to promote programs that work to reduce violence and encourage healthy relationships.
MINCAVA Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Web: http://www.mincava.umn.edu
Electronic clearinghouse of online information for violence.
National Women's Health Information Center
Phone: 1-800-994-9662
Web: http://www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm?page=91
National Youth Violence Prevention Resources Center
Web: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/index.asp
PromoteTruth.org
Web: http://www.promotetruth.org
Support and information about sexual violence issues for teens and their communities.
SeeItAndStopIt.Org
Web: http://www.seeitandstopit.org
Teen Outreach Program
Hotline: (650) 259-8136 (hours are Monday - Wednesday, 5-7 PM Pacific time)
Web: http://www.teenrelationships.org
That's Not Cool
Web: http://www.thatsnotcool.com/
An online resource for teens who are experiencing "digital dating violence", including tips for how to deal with a partner who texts, calls or emails too much as well as how to handle Facebook and MySpace abuse.
The National Center for Victims of Crime, Teen Victim Project
Hotline: 1-800-FYI-CALL
Web: http://www.ncvc.org/tvp/main.aspx?dbID=dash_Home
Email: gethelp@ncvc.org
The National Runaway Switchboard
3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL, 60657-4208
Hotline: 800-621-4000
Phone: 773-880-9860
Phone: 773-929-5150
Web: http://www.nrscrisisline.org
A not-for-profit organization that provides confidential crisis intervention and referral information for youth and their families via a national switchboard. The switchboard is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as an advocacy and educational service on behalf of youth. The services at the National Runaway Switchboard include agency referrals, message delivery, dedicated agency and informational line, youth advocacy, community education, runaway education program for schools.
The Paul & Lisa Program, Inc.
PO Box 348
Westbrook CT, 06498-0348
Hotline: 800-518-2238
Phone: 860-767-7660
Phone: 860-767-3122
Web: http://www.paulandlisa.org
Email: contact@paulandlisa.org
Aimed at solving the problems of exploited street youth. Components include exploitation prevention education, information, and a safety strategies' publication that is available to the public; training for professionals and others concerned with the safety and welfare of children and young adults; street-based outreach; and community-court-related rehabilitation.
The Quiet Storm Project
Web: http://www.thequietstormproject.com/tqsp.html
Tools for education about domestic violence.
The Safe Space
Web: http://www.thesafespace.org/
Email: askanything@breakthecycle.org
A project of Break the Cycle, this website has information about teen dating abuse and you can write them an email to ask a question about this topic. Information in Spanish and English.
U Have the Right
Web: http://www.uhavetheright.net
A great website on healthy relationships.
Voices for Justice Network
261 Artemisia Ave
Ventura CA, 93001
Phone: 888-702-7273
Web: http://www.vfjnw.org/pages/1/index.htm
When Love Hurts
Web: http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove
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