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Information for Teens






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Information for Teens

Personal Stories
Dating abuse in teen and young adult relationships is very common. Chances are you or someone you know has been a victim of controlling and abusive behavior in a relationship.

Abuse in the Family
If you or someone you know is growing up in a home with abuse, help is available.

Relationship Quiz
When does a relationship that starts out good become bad or even abusive? Take the Relationship Quiz to learn more.

Stay Safe
It is always difficult — and can be dangerous — to break up with an abusive and controlling partner. If you are thinking about breaking up, here are some suggestions about ways to break up safely.

Help a Friend
It is not easy to talk to someone about the abuse that you may suspect in their relationship. But, it is important. Everyone deserves to have a good relationship.

Service Project Ideas
Looking for a meaningful service project for yourself or your club? Say "No More" to dating and domestic violence by leading one of the many suggested prevention and awareness activities.

Girl Scouts Take the Lead
Learn how girls in Northern New Jersey are leading efforts to prevent dating and domestic violence.

Print an Information for Teens brochure.


Safety Alert
Do not use this Web site if you suspect your computer is being monitored. A safer computer may be at a public library, community technology center (ctcnet.org), a trusted friend's house, a university computer lab, or an Internet café. Computer safety.

Please Donate
Donate now, it may help save a life. JBWS is a non-profit tax exempt 501 c 3 organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. Donate now.

Events & News
Top Chefs Cook-Up Grand Event to Benefit Family Violence Victims. Read more.

Chatham High School's S.A.D.D. Club Raises Awareness of Teen Dating Abuse. Read more.


Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded JBWS three and four star ratings for the past three consecutive years.

For details, visit CharityNavigator.org.