What Is It

Relationship violence/abuse, as defined by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.

Types of Abuse

Physical Abuse, Intimidation and threats

Emotional and Verbal abuse

Sexual and Reproductive abuse

Finacial/Digital abuse

Abuse can happen in person or online. Common signs of abuse in teen dating include:

Excessive jealousy or insecurity;

Invasions of your privacy;

Unexpected bouts of anger or rage;

Unusual moodiness;

Pressuring a partner into unwanted sexual activity;

Blaming you for problems in the relationship and not taking any responsibility for the same;

Controlling tendencies;

Explosive temper;

Preventing you from going out with or talking to other people;

Constantly monitoring your whereabouts and checking in to see what you are doing and who you are with;

Falsely accusing you of things;

Vandalizing or ruining your personal property;

Taunting or bullying;

Threatening or causing physical violence.

Source: Teen Dating Violence Awareness