Dating Violence

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Dating Violence
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Warning signs

• Inflicting physical force such as grabbing,
  pushing, or hitting
• Spreading rumors or making false accusations
• Pressure to have sex
• Threats and intimidation
• History of violence

• Constant Insults or put-downs
• Extreme Jealously
• Explosive Temper
• Keeping you from seeing or talking with family or
  friends
• Telling you what you can/cant do
• Possessive or controlling behavior

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Cycle of Abuse
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SO REMEMBERNo matter how good your intentions
are, you should NEVER force someone to leave an
abusive relationship. Instead, the most
important thing to do is listen, be supportive,
and avoid judgement.
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Pop QuizAfraid you might be in an abusive
relationship

• Does your boyfriend or girlfriend
• Say youre involved in too many activities?
• Text or call you all the time?
• Get jealous easily?
• Accuse you of flirting or cheating?
• Check up on you constantly or expects you to
  check in with him/her all the time?
• If you answer YES to ANY of these questions, you
  might be in an unhealthy relationship.