Want to know where we got our information?

You don't have to wait for someone to treat you bad repeatedly. All it takes is once, and if they get away with it that once, if they know they can treat you like that, then it sets the pattern for the future. -Jane Green
http://www.teenagainstabuse.org/index.ph p?q=gettingout http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu./sara/hel p/helping/helpingfriend http://wwwloveis respect.org/is-thisabuse/dating-violence-statistics http://www.lovehurtsamat.weebly.com

Margaret Snyder
Gail OConnor Elisabeth Rausch

You probably think this brochure doesnt apply to you. Please answer these few questions and you will see how alike or different your situation is.

1 in 10 high school students have been hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. About 1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.

Why is it a big deal?

Girls between the ages Of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence. A teens confusion about the law are is most significant barrier stopping young victims of abuse from seeking help. Between 1993 and 1999, 22% of all homicides against females ages 16-19 were committed by an intimate partner

Were you aware?

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1. 2. Has your partner ever hit you before? Have you ever lied to someone about injuries you have received from your partner? 3. Are you very precautious when talking to your partner to avoid making them angry? 4. Does your partner criticize you a lot? 5. Do you avoid voicing your opinion? 6. Has your partner ever destroyed your belongings? 7. Has your partner ever threatened you? 8. Does your partner blame you for his/her actions? 9. Do you ever feel like you will never be good enough for your partner? 10. Does your partner make you feel less than what you are?

81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they dont know if it is an issue.

What can you do for yourself?

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If you answered yes to two or more questions, we recommend you take a look at this brochure and see how you can fix your situation.

The first thing you can do for yourself is get out of the environment. Leave your partner and dont look back. Talking to a friend or peer about your problems can eliminate stress and also helps you make decisions. If you feel like you dont want to or cant find a friend to talk to, here are a few hotlines you can call:: The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault Hotline 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) Leaving the relationship will be hard but trust in yourself and those around you. Constantly remind yourself of the reasons why you wanted to leave in the first place and why this relationship was harmful.

Statistics
The Real Deal
About 1.5 million high school students nationwide have been physically abused by their significant other..