Dating violence is a type of intimate partner violence. It occurs between two people in a dating or close relationships. Dating violence is not limited to sexual or physical abuse. Dating violence can be emotional or verbal as well. Any time a person threatens the welf worth of their partner this can be described as emotional abuse. Name calling, bullying, embracing them on purpose or keeping them away from friends and family is abuse. Teens often think behaviors, like teasing and name calling are part of a normal relationship. As minor this type of behavior is, it can become abusive and develop into more serious forms of violence. Many teens may view their partner checking up on them as being concerned for their well being. When this is done excessively it can be abusive. This is one way a partner may try to maintain power and control over the other. Another warning sign may be extreme jealousy. Paying close attention to a change in the way a teen is dressing could be a popular sign of abuse. A partner may accuse their partner of trying to gain attention from others. This is a way a partner can limit the independence of another. Once again it is a form of power and
Dating violence is a type of intimate partner violence. It occurs between two people in a dating or close relationships. Dating violence is not limited to sexual or physical abuse. Dating violence can be emotional or verbal as well. Any time a person threatens the welf worth of their partner this can be described as emotional abuse. Name calling, bullying, embracing them on purpose or keeping them away from friends and family is abuse. Teens often think behaviors, like teasing and name calling are part of a normal relationship. As minor this type of behavior is, it can become abusive and develop into more serious forms of violence. Many teens may view their partner checking up on them as being concerned for their well being. When this is done excessively it can be abusive. This is one way a partner may try to maintain power and control over the other. Another warning sign may be extreme jealousy. Paying close attention to a change in the way a teen is dressing could be a popular sign of abuse. A partner may accuse their partner of trying to gain attention from others. This is a way a partner can limit the independence of another. Once again it is a form of power and