Teenagers can choose better relationships when they learn to identify the early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understand that they have choices, and believe they are valuable people who deserve to be treated with respect.
EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL DATING VIOLENCE
• Extreme jealousy
• Controlling behavior
• Quick involvement
• Unpredictable mood swings
• Alcohol and drug use
• Explosive anger
• Isolates you from friends and family
• Uses force during an argument
• Believes in rigid sex roles
• Blames others for his/her problems
• Cruel to animals or children
• Abused former partners
PARENTS: COMMON CLUES OF TEENS EXPERIENCING DATING VIOLENCE
• Physical signs of injury
• Truancy, dropping out of school
• Failing grades
• Indecision
• Changes in mood or personality
• Use of drugs/alcohol
• Pregnancy
• Emotional outburst
• Isolation
Let's all join together and help BREAK THE SILENCE of TEEN DATING VIOLENCE. For a FREE PowerPoint slide presentation on Teen Dating Violence & HIV/AIDS, please email me at felicianewme@gmail.com
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