What Is Abuse? Teen Dating Violence 1
Abuse is... When one partner uses different types of abusive behavior to gain power and control over the other partner. 2
Types of abuse... Emotional/Mental/Verbal Physical Sexual Financial Social 3
How To Prevent Abuse Educate yourself and others about dating abuse Speak out against victim-blaming attitudes and myths about dating/domestic abuse Listen and believe victims/survivors of dating abuse 4
What can you do? Help and end abuse by educating 5
National Hotlines Teen Dating abuse Helpline : 1-866-331-9474 LGBTQ Emergency : 1-800-347-TEEn (374- 8336) Alcohol & Substance Abuse : 1-800-784-6776 Suicide : 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 6