Dating Abuse: It’s Serious! By: Kate Winzenburger

Teens with abused friends: 57% 13% 21% 32% Teenage girls who are abused: College students being abused now: College students previously abused:

In other words… Teens abused by partner: 1 in 10 1 in 5 College-Aged:

Must Know Types of abuse Signs of abuse How to help those at risk

Types of Abuse Physical Sexual Emotional

Emotional Abuse Intimidation Insults Verbal or Nonverbal

Sexual Abuse Unwanted sexual acts Common for teens/ our peers 38% of date rapes yrs!!

Physical Abuse Purposely inflicting pain Punching Slapping Kicking Pinching

Can escalate into Homicide 56% of partner homicide began as abuse

Signs Afraid Cut off Pressured for sex Insulted Controlled and accused

Signs cont. Put Down Physically Abused Varied Treatment

Helping a Friend Talk Be specific! Get information Nurture esteem Never make them choose!

Helping Yourself Tell someone! Contact hotline –S–Safe House: or –N–National:

Want Out? Have a Plan People Public Place Proper Precautions

RRecognize it KKnow how to help We can stop abuse!