You're Not Alone!

1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Two-thirds never tell anyone. It doesn't matter what your age, race, gender, financial status, sexual orientation, or background is...dating abuse can happen to anyone. But you don't have to be another statistic you have the power to take control over your story. You have the right to a safe, Healthy Relationship.

What is Dating?

We define dating as two or more people in an intimate relationship. The relationship may be sexual (though it doesn’t have to be), it could be serious or casual, gay or straight, monogamous or open, short-term or long-term. 


When deciding what activities you want to be engaged in with a partner, it’s important to make sure you’re on the same page with your partner in setting the definitions and boundaries of your relationship.

Why does dating matter?

Dating is an inevitable part of life that many experience for the first time as a teenager. Healthy relationships, however, require hard work, communication, and a level of maturity that may not be present in teens. As a result, many teen relationships—nearly one-third—are characterized as either unhealthy or violent. Understanding what teen dating violence is, why it happens, and what it means for those involved is an important first step in prevention.

How do I know if I'm being abused?

If your partner is...

  • Isolating you from family & friends 
  • Physically hurting you in any way 
  • Constant put-downs or name-calling 
  • Extreme jealousy 
  • Controlling behavior and setting rules
  • Explosive temper 
  • Making false accusations 
  • Moodswings 
  • Possessiveness 
  • Tells you what to do, what to wear or how to act 
  • Checking your cell phone, email, or social media accounts without permission 
  • Constantly checking up on you to know where you are/ who you are with

“I take responsibility for where I am in life RIGHT NOW! I am moving forward and leaving behind what doesn’t serve me”


-Self Affirmation

What should I do if I’m being abused?

Call 911

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Create a Safety Plan

To learn how to create a safety plan visit https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/

Help Line

Teens and parents anywhere in the country can call toll free, 866-331-9474 or log on to the interactive website, loveisrespect.org, and receive immediate, confidential assistance.

Contact Us

We can offer you guidance through the court system, help you file 50B (protective orders), help you find a safe place/shelter and help you create a safety plan. This can be done virtually and in person if in NC. Call 336-582-0071 or email: info@thekeyafoundation.com..


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Healthy Dating Workshops

Teen Healthy Dating Workshops

For teens, 11-17 years old


Young Women's Empowerment Workshops

For young women, 18-24 years olds


Young Men's Empowerment Group

For young men, 18-24 years olds


Women's Empowerment Groups

For women, 24 years old and up


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Emergency Aid

We provide short term emergency financial assistance for victims of Domestic Violence in need to help covering the costs of rent, security deposit, utilities, etc.


Based on availability.


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Advocacy

The foundation offers guidance through the court system for victims of domestic violence, we assist with filling 50B (protective orders), we assist with finding safe places/shelters and assist with creating safety plans. This can be done virtually and in person if in NC.


Workshops

Teen Healthy Dating Workshops

Workshops for teens, 11-17 years old discussing dating rights, what is dating, developing a Healthy Relationship, self esteem,

discussing Dating Violence.



Young Women Empowerment Workshops

Peer to Peer Empowerment

Coaching for young women, 18-24 years olds. A monthly virtual workshop to discuss Healthy Relationships, self esteem, college life dating and unhealthy relationship red flags.




Young Men's Empowerment Groups

Workshops offered to young men,

18-24 years old to discuss dating, Healthy Relationships, job coaching, self esteem, Dating Violence. 



Women's Empowerment Groups

This is a monthly workshop held in person or virtually, to discuss topics like healing, self esteem, moving on from abuse and finding confidence, this is for woman 24 years old and older .

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