1. Dating Abuse 101

2. Highlights Define healthy relationships What is dating abuse? Consent What to look for How to help Safety planning Resources

3. 24/7/365 The ultimate resource to engage, educate and empower youth and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships Fostering healthy dating attitudes and relationships Safe space for young people to access info in an environment designed specifically for them CALL: 1-866-331-9474 TEXT: “loveis” to 22522 CHAT: loveisrespect.org

4. What is a healthy relationship? It is not easy to define. It looks different for everyone.

5. In a healthy relationship, BOTH PARTNERS: Communicate about problems Give each other space Respect boundaries Are supportive of differences

6. Healthy Relationships ARE NOT: Perfect Always easy Automatic

7. Boundaries ● Must be negotiated ● Can be different every time ● Must be communicated ● Can be changed ● Can be established at any time

8. What is a Healthy Digital Relationship?

11. Consent… is asked every time is never assumed is a conversation is an enthusiastic “yes” can change at anytime is asked every time is never assumed is a conversation is an enthusiastic “yes” can change at anytime

12. A pattern of abusive behaviors where a partner exerts power and control over someone they are dating. Dating abuse happens when one person’s choices or behaviors are used to hurt or control someone they’re dating. What is dating abuse?

13. Types of Abuse Emotional/Verbal Abuse Stalking Financial Abuse Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Digital Abuse

14. Fear Believing abuse is normal Isolation Embarrassment Love Nowhere to go Don’t know how to leave safely Afraid their parents will remove them from school Obstacles to Leaving

15. What Abuse Can Look Like Overly concerned with who they’re with Partner is “always there” Sexual pressure- “Don’t you love me?” Wanting to share social media passwords

16. What to Look For

17. How to Help Believe them/don’t judge Don’t say “I told you so..” It’s not their fault Focus on the behavior not the person Code words Don’t give ultimatums

18. Safety planning is anything you do that enhances a victim/survivor’s emotional, physical or mental safety before, during and after the abusive relationship.

19. Remain safe in the relationship File a police report and get a protective order Cope with emotions Leave safely Tell family and friends Safety plans address how to…

20. Learn more about your situation Talk confidentially to a peer Get resources and information Get local resources Help finding a legal advocate Contact loveisrespect!