SAFETY ALERT – If you are in danger, call or text 911.
Dating violence is a pattern of harmful behaviors that can be used to exert power and control over a dating partner. This can happen in different ways, including physical violence, emotional and verbal violence, sexual violence, financial control and digital violence. Many teens experience some form of intimate partner violence even before graduating from high school.
The purpose of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is to raise public awareness about the impact of dating violence on youth, educate young people about healthy relationships, and encourage the community to get involved to disrupt cycles of violence among teens.
Learn more about teen dating violence and how Fairfax County is observing Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To help raise awareness through social media, go to the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Community Engagement Toolkit.
Teen Advocates Gameshow Event
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
6-8 p.m.
James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Join the Fairfax County Teen Advocates as they host gameshow event to raise awareness about teen dating violence. This event, which will feature team-based competitions, cool prizes, and more, is free and open to Fairfax County teenagers and their families. Questions? Email Debra Miller. Find out other ways Domestic and Sexual Violence Services raises awareness about Teen Dating Violence.
#OrangeOut for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Orange Out to raise awareness about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
- Take a selfie in your orange outfit.
- Post it on social media with the hashtag #OrangeOut. Don’t forget to tag Fairfax County Department of Family Services on Facebook!
- Submit your photos to Debra Miller for potential use online.
Have questions or need help?
- Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273
- Domestic Violence Action Center 703-246-4573
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Main Office 703-324-5730
- If the threat is immediate, call 911.