Dating……….. Dating……..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmM-n4GhVaE (UK commercial)
What does “teen dating abuse” mean?
What are some of the effects of an abusive relationship? Feeling ashamed Feeling anxious becoming depressed Thoughts of suicide Doing poorly in school Losing interest in friends or activities Dressing differently
Statistics Girls between the ages of 16-24 experience the highest rates of violence One in five HS girls are physically or sexually hurt by their dating partner
One in three teens know a friend who has been hit, punched kicked, slapped or physically hurt by a partner 45% of teen girls know someone who has been pressured or force to have sex
Warning signs Extreme jealousy Put-downs Making fun of or humiliation Explosive temper Verbal threats Possessiveness Severe mood swings
Watch out….. Isolation from friends and family Checking up on you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2gIEqW-lL8 (texting) Making false accusations Checking your cell phone for other phone calls or texts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bT4sGBpZiQ (relationships) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFKAFo_etkE (sexting)