About us

Confronting a Silent Epidemic
One in three teens will experience abuse in a dating relationship and more than two-thirds of them will never report it to anyone.

Dating violence is not only frightening and dangerous but can be devastating to a ayoung person's long-term health and safety.

Teens who experience abuse in relationships act out exhibiting higher rates of drug abuse, school drop-out, high-risk sexual behavior, acts of violence and suicide.

Education, Activism, Advocacy Bring Hope

At Break the Cycle, we believe everyody has the right to safe and healthy relathioships-regardless of where they live, who they are or what they believe. That is why we work everday towards our mission to engag, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from domestic violence.

Break the Cycle offers programs that defy geographic bounds-ensuring that no young person is excluded from receiving the help, tools and information they need to live free from violence.

From our offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, we have improved the lives of more than 150,0000 youth nationwide. Today we focus our efforts on fostering systemic change, providing preventive education and encouraging youth activism.

You can Help Us Save Lives

Safety for teens depends on awareness and advocacy from each one of us. We must educate ourselves and our children to stop the cycle of violence before it starts.

the impact of our work is enormous and we are reaching more young people each and every day. But we need your help to continue to grow. Please join us in the movement to end domestic violence.