Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship:
The person I am with (answer Yes or No):

Accuses me of flirting or cheating
Constantly checks up on me or makes me check in
Controls what I wear and how I look
Tries to control what I do and who I see
Tries to keep me from seeing my family and friends
Has mood swings-gets angry and yells at me one minute and the next minute is sweet and apologetic
Makes me feel nervous like I'm "walking on eggshells"
Puts me down, calls me names or critizes me
Makes me feel like I can't do anything right
Makes me feel like nobody else would want me
Trheatens to hurt me, my family or friends
Threatens to destroy my things
Grabs, pushes, shoves, chokes, punches, slaps, holds me down, throws things or hurts me in some way
Pressures or forces me to have sex or go farther than I want to

If you answered YES to ANY
of the questions above, you may be in an abusive relationship.

You don't have to deal with this alone.

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2009 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week - Ledger Dispatch article "What are they Texting About?" by Lynn Shield

Related Links:

http://www.loveisrespect.org/: National teen dating abuse hotline. Peer advocates available for assistance and support | 1-866-331-9474 | 1-866-331-8453 TTY .

http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/: Liz Claiborne, Inc. research, resources, statistics about teen dating violence.

http://www.thatsnotcool.com/: Textual harrassment, internet and on-line privacy, constant messaging, cell phone trouble...help and information.

http://www.livestrong.com: Lance Armstrong's web site with information on teen dating violence, dating safety plans, and statistics on dating violence.

http://www.jenniferann.org/: Our foremost goal is to educate others about the very real danger of Teen Dating Violence. We offer Educational Cards that help to identify abusive relationships as well as offer practical advice on how to be safer

http://www.safeyouth.org: A Federal resource for communities working to prevent violence committed by and against young people.

http://www.womenslaw.org: Know your rights! Find info about teen dating violence, domestic abuse, and sexual assault.

http://www.focusas.com/Abuse-TeenDatingViolence.html: Information Resouirces and support for teen and family issues

http://www.dosomething.org/: Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers.

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Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship: The person I am with (answer Yes or No):

Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship:
The person I am with (answer Yes or No):