What is teen dating violence

• Teen Dating Violence is when two people get into a relationship and one of the people is always mad

• Teen Dating Violence is when two teens get into a relationship that is based on love and care

• Teen Dating Violence is a pattern of controlling, aggressive, and abusive behaviors of one person over another within a romantic relationship.

• Teen Dating Violence is when parents do not allow their teen to date. As a result the teen argues with his/her parent/s on a regular basis.

What are the different types of abuse?

• Physical, Verbal/Emotional, Sexual, Financial

• Standard, Complex, Extreme

• Hitting, Punching, Kicking

• First Offense, Second Offense and Third Offense

Choose 2 warning signs of abuse?

• Your partner provides you with love and emotional support.

• You seem really happy when you are around your partner

• You are blamed for things you didn't do. You are afraid to disagree with him/her.

• Your partner constantly insults &/or embarrasses you

An example of physical abuse is:

• Twisting your arm to get your attention

• Slapping your boyfriend because he talked to another girl.

• Pinching your girlfriend's leg when you didn't like what she said to your friends at the lunch table.

• All of the above

What are the warning sign(s) of abuse?

• Quick involvement-pressures for commitment in the very beginning

• Extreme jealousy &/or insecurity.

• Possessiveness

• All of the above

The following are warning signs of abuse except:

• Telling you what to do.

• Isolating you from family and friends.

• Checking up on you when you are sick.

• Explosive temper

Getting mad at your partner for talking to another male/female is...

• Healthy
• Unhealthy

A healthy relationship should have...

• Mutual Respect
• Trust
• Communication
• All of the above

Over time an abusive relationship usually becomes

• Stronger

• More violent & dangerous

• Healthier

• Happier

An example of emotional abuse is...

• Telling your girlfriend she looks pretty.
• Constantly telling your girlfriend she looks fat in her clothes.
• Punching your boyfriend in the face.
• Allowing your partner be themselves