Understanding and Exiting Abusive Relationships

What should you do if your safety is at risk in a relationship?

• Ignore the situation

• Contact 911 or a hotline

• Call a friend

• Confront the abuser alone

What percentage of young adults have experienced violence in a romantic relationship?

• 10%

• 28%

• 50%

• 75%

Which of the following is NOT a sign of an abusive partner?

• Constantly putting you down

• Extreme jealousy

• Trying to isolate you from friends

• Encouraging your independence

What is a common misconception about abusive relationships?

• They are always obvious to outsiders

• They can involve emotional and psychological abuse

• They are easy to identify

• They only involve physical violence

Why is it important to build a support network when in an abusive relationship?

• To prove you are right

• To ensure you are not alone and have support

• To have people to blame

• To make the abuser jealous

What should you do if you are scared of your partner's reaction to a breakup?

• Break up in person alone

• Send a text message

• Bring someone with you and do it in public

• Wait for them to break up with you

What is a crucial step in planning a safe breakup?

• Changing your mind frequently

• Keeping it a secret from everyone

• Being honest with friends and family about your plans

• Apologizing to your partner

Who should you turn to for help when trying to leave an abusive relationship?

• No one, handle it alone

• People you trust and resources with experience

• Only your partner

• Strangers on the internet

What is the role of friends and family during the process of leaving an abusive relationship?

• To provide emotional support and safety

• To take sides

• To judge your decisions

• To ignore the situation

What should you do after leaving an abusive relationship?

• Go back to the abuser

• Apologize to the abuser

• Celebrate with supportive people

• Stay isolated