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Wakefield Alliance Against Violence
Teens
Dating Violence
Teenagers can choose healthier relationships when they learn to identify the early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understand that they have choices, and believe they are valuable
people and who deserve to be treated with respect.
Early warning signs that your date may eventually become abusive:
Extreme jealousy
Controlling behavior
Quick involvement
Unpredictable mood swings
Alcohol and drug use
Explosive anger
Isolates you from friends and family
Uses force during an argument
Shows hypersensitivity
Believes in rigid sex roles
Blames others for his/her problems or feelings
Cruel to animals or children
Verbally abusive
Abused former partners
Threatens violence
Common clues that indicate a teenager may be experiencing dating violence: