Teen Dating Violence is when teens, usually ages about 12-18, experience dating relationships in which one partner exerts power and control over the other through physical, sexual, emotional, or stalking behavior.
If you’re a teen in a relationship where you feel afraid, controlled, watched, shamed, or hurt, you deserve better.
Teen dating violence isn’t just hitting, it could be name-calling, isolation, too many texts, being told who you can’t see.
You deserve safety. You deserve respect. You deserve love.
If you’re not sure, reach out to a trusted adult, or call 1-800-799-SAFE. You’re not alone. We’ll talk again soon.
Resources:
Loveisrespect – free chats, texts for teens & young adults.
Local school counselor, trusted adult.
Stay safe and God bless!
Mel
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