February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Village of Carol Stream is committed to supporting youth safety by raising awareness, promoting prevention, and sharing trusted resources.
Teen dating violence can take many forms, including:
- Physical abuse – hitting, slapping, or other forms of physical harm
- Emotional or verbal abuse – threats, insults, or controlling behavior
- Digital abuse – harassment or monitoring through texts, social media, or other online platforms
Early education and intervention are key to preventing teen dating violence. If you or someone you know may be experiencing dating violence, help is available.
Local Support
For assistance with counseling, guidance to available resources, and orders of protection, contact the Carol Stream Police Department – Social Service Unit:
- Phone: 630-871-6280
- Address: Village of Carol Stream Village Hall, 500 N. Gary Ave, 2nd Floor, Carol Stream
- Website: Social Service Division
National Resources (Available 24/7)
- National Dating Abuse Helpline / Love Is Respect
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
- Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Text: HOPE to 64673
- Chat: rainn.org
Privacy Tips
Your online activity can sometimes be monitored without your knowledge, and browser history can never be completely erased. If you think your internet use might be monitored, you can reach out to the above organizations for guidance.
To protect your privacy while accessing resources:
- Quickly leave a website by clicking the “X” in the top right corner or pressing the Escape key twice
- Clear your browser history after visiting any site
These steps can help keep your searches and communications private, especially on shared or monitored devices.
In the case of immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
