call your local crisis line to get help and information (new beginnings hotline: 1.866.644.3574)

attend a domestic violence support group. ask your local domestic violence or sexual assault crisis center if there is a support group for teens in violent dating relationships

tell your friends about the abuse so they can look out for you or walk with you in groups (the more people who know, the safer you may be)

talk to a parent, teacher, counselor, or some other adult. they may be able to help you

take legal action. you can get a restraining order to keep your abusive partner away from you. if you and your dating partner have a child, you can also get child custody temporarily awarded to you through the restraining order.

know that what is happening to you is never your fault. you do not have to deal with this on your own. there are people who can help.