Simi Valley Unified School District
Dating & Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: This hotline provides local direct service resources (safe house shelters, transportation, casework assistance) and crisis intervention. Interpreter services are available in 170 languages. They also partner with the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Center to provide a videophone option.
Need Help? Call the Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: This helpline assists teens who are, or may be, in abusive relationships.
Need Help? Call or Text LOVEIS to (866) 331-9474
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Dedicated to empowering victims and changing society to a zero tolerance policy.
Stalking Resource Center: The National Center for Victims of Crimes provides the Stalking Resource Center. Their website provides statistics on stalking, information on safety planning and other resources.
Warning Signs of Relationship Abuse
- Telling you that you never do anything right.
- Showing extreme jealousy of your friends and/or time spent away from them.
- Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with friends, family, or peers.
- Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of other people.
- Preventing you from making your own decisions, including about working or attending school.
- Controlling finances without discussion.
- Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts you’re not comfortable with.
- Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol.
- Intimidating you through threatening look/actions.
- Destroying your belongings.