Social norms refer to values, beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors shared by a group of people. They are often based on what people believe to be normal, typical, or appropriate. Social norms can function as unspoken rules or guidelines for how people behave, and for how people are expected to behave.

Join the movement to promote safe, violence-free relationships throughout Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month.

CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) offers valuable data to help communities stop sexual violence before it starts. Download information, tools, and other resources here.

Preventing intimate partner violence is possible. Download current information about IPV and how you can help prevent it.

Find out what you can do to prevent bullying in your school and community before it starts!

DATING MATTERS® training is a free, online course available to educators, school personnel, youth mentors, and others dedicated to improving teen health.

As colleges across the country prepare to welcome students back to class, these resources can help support sexual assault prevention efforts.

CDC recently hosted Essentials for Childhood grantees for a three-day meeting designed to share updates, best practices, and lessons learned.