1. Dating………..
Dating……..

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmM-n4GhVaE (UK commercial)

3. What does “teen dating abuse” mean?

4. 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

5. Statistics
Girls between the ages of experience the highest rates of violence
One in five HS girls are physically or sexually hurt by their
dating partner

6. 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

7. Warning signs Extreme jealousy Put-downs Making fun of or humiliation
Explosive temper
Verbal threats
Possessiveness
Severe mood swings

8. Watch out….. Isolation from friends and family Checking up on you
(texting)
Making false accusations
Checking your cell phone for other phone calls or texts
(relationships)
(sexting)