For Educators

As educators, you are on the front lines of preventing dating abuse day in and day out. There’s a lot you can do, but we’ve boiled it down to three simple steps to get your started:

Step 1: Let Your Heart Rule

This Valentine's Day, join Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline as we remind young people across the country that love has many definitions, but abuse isn't one of them.

The National School Announcement is the perfect way to promote safe and healthy relationships and celebrate Teen DV Month. Designed to be read over a PA system or to individual classes, the Announcement directs young people to visit loveisrespect.org to learn more about how to prevent and end abusive relationships. Register today!

Already registered? Visit Let Your Heart Rule to see which schools and general attorney offices are joining the movement to end violence!

Step 2: Teach Healthy Relationships

Many states require middle and high schools to teach their students about healthy relationships. Get the curricula and supporting materials you need to address dating abuse today.

Step 3: Participate in Global Youth Service Day

One month isn’t long enough to address dating abuse. Encourage your students to become leaders against dating abuse by picking it as their focus for Global Youth Service Day. Learn more here!