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Early Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence
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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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