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Warning Signs of Dating Abuse Because relationships exist on a spectrum, it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy or even abusive. Use these warning signs of abuse to see if your relationship is going in the wrong direction: Checking your cell phone or email without permission Constantly putting you down Extreme jealousy or insecurity Explosive temper Isolating you from family or friends Making false accusations Mood swings Physically hurting you in any way Possessiveness Telling you what to do Pressuring or forcing you to have sex Learn more about how unhealthy relationships work by exploring our power and control wheel.
Each year since , the first week in February has been dedicated to increasing public awareness of the prevalence of dating violence among teens and in , Congress designated the entire month to the issue.
The crime of dating violence—which includes emotional, physical, and sexual assault, as well as harassment via digital communication like texting, email and instant messaging—is a reality for many of our nation's teens. Are you or someone you know in an abusive relationship?
Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month
The prevalence and signs of dating violence and relationship abuse may surprise you. Abuse occurs in all types of relationships and among people with varying backgrounds of age, race, religion, financial status, sexual orientation and education.
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- Loveisrespect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline;
- Teen dating violence: Where to get help.
Teen dating abuse is any act that causes harm or threatens the risk of harm to a teen by an individual who is in a current or former dating relationship with that teen. Teen dating abuse may be physical, sexual, financial, verbal or emotional in nature.
- Dating Abuse Resources for Teens | The National Domestic Violence Hotline;
- Loveisrespect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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While abuse often occurs as a pattern of controlling behavior, a single episode of abuse is cause for concern.