1. Dating Violence

2. Forms of Violence
Physical Abuse: intentionally causing physical harm to another person
Sexual Abuse: making someone perform a sexual action without complete consent
Mental Abuse: nonphysical mistreatment of a person
Neglect: when adults fail to provide for the basic needs of children

3. Warning signs
Inflicting physical force such as grabbing, pushing, or hitting
Spreading rumors or making false accusations
Pressure to have sex
Threats and intimidation
History of violence
Constant Insults or put-downs
Extreme Jealously
Explosive Temper
Keeping you from seeing or talking with family or friends
Telling you what you can/can’t do
Possessive or controlling behavior

4. Cycle of Abuse

5. SO REMEMBER: No matter how good your intentions are, you should NEVER force someone to leave an abusive relationship. Instead, the most important thing to do is listen, be supportive, and avoid judgement.

6. Pop Quiz Afraid you might be in an abusive relationship
Does your boyfriend or girlfriend…
Say you’re involved in too many activities?
Text or call you all the time?
Get jealous easily?
Accuse you of flirting or cheating?
Check up on you constantly or expects you to check in with him/her all the time?
If you answer YES to ANY of these questions, you might be in an unhealthy relationship.