Tdv 5 minute overview[1]
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Teen Dating Violence
A brief overview
Teen Dating Violence
The physical, sexual or psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship.
A pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner.
(CDC, 2012)
(Cycle, B.t., 2009)
Is is even that common?• 1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical,
sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
• 1 in 4 teens who have been in a serious relationship say their partner has tried to prevent them from spending time with friends or family.
• 1 in 3 teens know a peer that has been physically hurt by a dating partner.
(loveisrespect.org)
(loveisrespect.org)
(Liz Claiborne, 2006)
Types of Abuse
Emotional
Physical
Sexual
Media portrayals often serve to further normalize unhealthy and abusive relationship behaviors and offer very few POSITIVE and HEALTHY relationship
role models to follow.
Examples We See
Each one of us is a piece of the puzzle What role do I play?
Important Action Steps
• Educate Yourself to recognize and respond to abuse when you see it.
• Empower Yourself to be independent, healthy and happy.
• Set a positive example by starting a conversation with your peers and getting involved locally.
Educate Empower
Exemplify
24-hour HotlineInformationSafety PlanningResources/ReferralsProtection Order AssistanceJustice System/School/ Community AdvocacyGroup Services…And more!
24-hour HotlineInformation
Hospital AdvocacyJustice System AdvocacyIndividual/Group Therapy
Support GroupsCase Management
Peer Leadership Programs…And more!
Teen Advocacy Services