1. Abusive Relationships
Please write down the 8 warning signs on your own piece of paper.
(Examples are optional)

2. Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
1. Harms you physically in any way:
Slapping
Pushing
Grabbing
Shaking
Smacking
Kicking
punching

3. Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship Continued
2. Tries to CONTROL different aspects of your life, such as:
How you dress
Who you hang out with
What you say

4. Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
3. Humiliates you or makes you feel unworthy
Example: If a partner puts you down but tells you that he or she still loves you.

5. Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
4. Coerces or Threatens to harm you themselves, or someone else if you leave the relationship.
5. Twists the truth to make you feel that you are to BLAME for your partner’s actions.

6. Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
6. Demands to know where you are at all times. (Makes you Check in)
7. Extremely Jealous: Especially when you want to spend time with friends or family.
8. Behavior in other areas of his/her life
How do they treat their pets?
How do they treat their parents, siblings and friends.