10 Things You Can Do To Promote Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
This toolkit provides information on what youth can do to promote awareness of teen dating abuse in schools and communities.
A Development Approach to Working with Teen Victims
This issue brief discusses the need for service providers to understand adolescent development in order to effectively provide interventions for teen victims of abuse.
Assistive Technology (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Assistive Technologywas developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, the benefits and risks, and things to consider when using Assistive Technology. Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes any device, equipment, product, or service that: increases, maintains, or improves access; decreases or removes systemic barriers; and supports accessibility, autonomy, and self‐determination for individuals with disabilities or who are Deaf.
Campus Dating Violence Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information about dating violence on college campuses.
Cloud Computing
This Tip Sheet on Cloud Computing was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the cloud computing works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider when using Cloud Computing.
Comprehensive Issue Spotting: A Tool for Civil Attorneys Representing Victims of Domestic & Dating Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking
This is a client-centered tool for civil attorneys new to representing victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking to provide comprehensive representation and advocacy for their clients. This tool is not an intake sheet or a broad referral list, but should be used in conjunction with those items to facilitate effective and holistic client centered representation. This tool does not comprehensively address the specific needs of tribal communities.
Computers and Networks (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Computers and Networks was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider when using Computers and Networks.
Databases (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Databases and Specialized System Databases was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider when using Databases.
FAQ's on Survivor Confidentiality Releases (PDF)
This document addresses common questions regarding confidentiality and releases of information. It takes into account the confidentiality and privacy provisions in the U.S. federal Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005). In analyzing the meaning and application of the confidentiality and privacy provisions of VAWA 2005, the purpose of the statute (to protect adult, youth, and child victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their families) must be kept at the forefront.
Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Federal Laws & Confidentiality for Survivors (PDF)
This piece addresses common confidentiality questions about several U.S. federal laws that may impact victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It highlights key confidentiality and privacy provisions in 2005 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act (VAWA) and the 2010 reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA). With VAWA confidentiality provisions in mind, it also answers questions regarding the following U.S. federal laws: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics (Clery), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
GPS Monitoring of Offenders (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on GPS Monitoring of Offenders was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider when contemplating GPS Monitoring of Offenders.
Having A Problem With An Account?
Technology helps victims flee violent batterers or stalkers, but various technologies in the hands of abusers and perpetrators can be dangerous and violate privacy. This document provides the contact information for customer support for many common internet and mobile phone accounts.
High-Tech Stalking (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on High-Tech Stalking was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. Stalkers are increasingly misusing a variety of telephone, surveillance, and computer technologies to harass, terrify, intimidate, coerce, and monitor former and current intimate partners. Perpetrators are also misusing technology to stalk before, during, and after perpetrating sexual violence. This document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider regarding High-Tech Stalking.
Impact of the Law on Service to Teens
This issue brief discusses the challenges that laws at the state and federal level pose, how they can impact the way service providers serve teens and how teens respond to adult interventions. Suggested strategies are given for programs and agencies working to serve teen victims of abuse.
Online Privacy & Safety Tips (PDF)
Browsing the web safely and privately is concern for many people. A good general rule is that nothing online is private. Another general rule is that you can’t be completely anonymous online. However, you can take steps to prevent sensitive and personal information from making its rounds on the Web..This Tip Sheet on Online Privacy & Safety Tips was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking.
Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. For those who want to be more protective of their online information, here are some questions to consider when posting content online.
Protection Order Registries and Databases (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Protection Order Registries and Databases was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. The document looks at how the technology works, how agencies and partnerships are using it, benefits and risks, and things to consider when using Protection Order Registries and Databases.
Resource Center
This resource center from the Teen Dating Abuse Helpline website offers a wide variety of resources for people in abusive relationships, their friends, families, and loved ones.
Safety Planning With Teens
An issue brief created by Break the Cycle for those working with teens on safety planning issues.
Selecting a Database (PDF)
This chart provides agencies with an easy way to answer key questions to consider when selecting a database. The chart has sections that list questions for agencies to answer regarding: (1) general technical information, (2) data entry, (3) modifying fields and screens, (4) permissions and access, (5) reports, (6) data storage, (7) confidentiality and data ownership, and (8) breeches, liability and notice.
Summary of U.S. State Laws Related to Advocate Confidentiality (PDF)
This chart provides a summary of U.S. state laws related to advocate confidentiality. The chart includes the following sections (1) state, (2) summary, (3) privilege, and, (4) definitions.
Technology and Teen Dating Violence
This issue brief explains the ways technology can be used as tools of abuse. It offers tips to providers working on safety planning with teens experiencing abuse.
Technology Safety Quick Tips (PDF)
This Tip Sheet on Technology Safety Quick Tips was developed to help agencies and communities respond effectively to the ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. This document describes different devices, risks to consider when choosing a device, and safety strategies that can be utilized for each device.
Teen Dating Abuse: The Basics
This toolkit provides statistics and information about teen dating abuse.
Teen Tools: Help for Teenage Victims of Crime
This is a resource sheet for teenage victims of crime.
The Facts about Teen Dating Violence
This fact sheet provides current information and statistics on teen dating violence. Information includes a working definition, exploration of different forms of teen dating violence and legal protections for victims of teen dating violence.
When a Youth is Victimized
This document provides information on how to help a youth who has been victimized by crime.
Working with Men and Boys to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
This tool kit has been designed to help groups and individuals learn about and undertake work with men and boys for violence prevention. It provides readings, case studies, handouts, exercises, and other resources as well as community-building tools.