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Where can I learn about teen dating violence and prevention?
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (1.800.799.7233) or TTY
1.800.787.3224.
Domestic violence is a type of abuse. It involves injuring someone, usually a
spouse or partner, but it can also be a parent, child, the elderly or other
family member.
Domestic violence is a serious problem. According to the National Library of
Medicine, it is the most common cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44. Victims
may suffer physical injuries such as bruises or broken bones. They may suffer
emotionally fromdepression, anxiety or social isolation.
It's hard to know exactly how common domestic violence is because people often
do not report it. There is no typical victim: it happens among people of all
ages, and it affects those of all levels of income and education.
For more information and resources, please visit the Office for Victims of
Crimes (OVC) web page about help for victims of domestic violence. Or you may
wish to visit the website of the Office on Violence against Women.
Additional Resources:
*New Social Security Numbers for Victims of Domestic Abuse 	*Changing Your Name
Legally and with Federal Agencies 	*Filing a Restraining Order 	*Child Abuse
	*Elder Abuse 	*The Indian Health Service (IHS) 	*Important Phone Numbers
Related to Children and Family Issues 	*Complaints about Nursing Homes
	*National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 	*Suicide 	*Health/Medical
Benefits for Veterans 	*Department of Defense (DOD) Family Advocacy Program
	*Women\'s Health - Violence 	*Intimate Partner Violence Prevention 	*Rape,
Abuse and Incest National Network 	*Presidential Proclamation: October is
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By USA.gov team