Young people get conflicting messages. Their parents tell them one thing, their friends tell them another and they are constantly bombarded from the media and technology surrounding them. When it comes to something as crucial as life-saving dating violence information, teens shouldn't have to wonder who to believe

loveisrespect.org

In 2011, Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline, the leaders in dating violence advocacy, joined forces to create the ultimate healthy dating resource - the new loveisrespect.org. Visitors can read through the informative, youth-friendly sections, take engaging quizzes and find out that there are ways to end abusive relationships. Designed for all young people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexual identity, the site will help teens:

• Understand and recognize the patterns of domestic and dating violence
• Identify the warning signs of abuse
• Learn their legal rights, responsibilities and options
• Test their healthy relationship skills

In addition to providing an interactive learning experience, loveisrespect.org is also the home for the National Dating Abuse Helpline's innovative online-chat, text and call center. Together, we are helping teens know that there are options, answers and support available to them every hour of the day.

Social Media

For Break the Cycle, staying current with youth culture, often means exploring how new technology can be used to stop abuse. We use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to:

• Raise awareness about abuse and Break the Cycle's life-saving work
• Mobilize people of all ages to take action against dating violence in their communities
• Reach out to new supporters
• Discuss how the media portrays dating violence
• Educate youth about using social and digital media safely
• Showcase original content, including our acclaimed video Survivors of Relationship Abuse

Through social media, Break the Cycle connects with thousands more young people and caring adult advocates than we are able to do through traditional means alone.