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Early Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

Are you going out with someone who...

  • is jealous and possessive toward you, won't let you have friends, checks up on you, won't accept breaking up.
  • controls what you do, who you see and talk to.
  • tries to control you by being very bossy, giving orders, making all the decisions; doesn't take your opinion seriously.
  • is scary. You worry about how they will react to things you say or do.
  • threatens you, uses or owns weapons.
  • is violent, has a history of fighting, loses temper quickly, brags about mistreating others.
  • abuses drugs or alcohol and pressures you to take them.
  • blames you when he/she mistreats you. Says you provoked them, pushed their buttons, made them do it, lead them on.
  • has a history of bad relationships and blames other person for all the problems. Says, "Girls/guys just don't understand me."
  • your family and/or friends have warned you about the person or told you they were worried for your safety.

If you or a friend is in danger, you MUST tell someone! Call us confidentially at 264-9075.

 

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