Video gives definition of intimate partner violence and describes strategies to prevent it.

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.

Everyone is positively impacted by a lifetime of healthy, positive relationships.

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.

Relationships and environments where children are nurtured and safe help them become healthy and productive adults. Prevention resources, such as Essentials for Childhood, can help communities promote positive environments and relationships.

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