Dating violence

Dating violence

Dating Violence is defined as the perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple on the other member within the context of dating or courtship. This violence encompasses all forms: sexual assault, physical violence, verbal, mental, or emotional abuse.

Warning Signs

Early warning signs that a date may become abusive include: Fact|date=March 2007 [ [http://www.acadv.org/dating.html#signs Dating Violence, (ACADV) ] ]
*Extreme jealousy
*Controlling behavior
*Quick involvement
*Unpredictable mood swings
*Alcohol and drug use
*Explosive anger
*Isolate his or her partner from friends and family
*Uses force during an argument
*Shows hypersensitivity
*Believes in rigid sex roles
*Blames others for his or her problems or feelings
*He or she may express dislike for his or her partner

igns of Dating Violence

Clues that may indicate a victim of date violence: [ [http://www.acadv.org/dating.html#signs Dating Violence, (ACADV) ] ]
*Physical signs of injury
*Truancy, dropping out of school
*Failing grades
*Changes in mood or personality
*Use of drugs and/or alcohol
*Emotional outbursts
*Bruising
*Increasing isolation from friends and family

Why People Stay

Victims may remain in an abusive relationship for many reasons, including:
*Self-blame
*Minimization of the crime
*Social or religious stigma
*Lack of understanding

References

*Teen Dating Violence
*Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: [http://www.acadv.org/dating.html] - includes statistics and helpful advice
*National Center for Victims of Crime website: [http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_DatingViolenceResourceCenter101] - statistics, further research and other readings

Links

* [http://www.loveisrespect.org The National Teen Dating Violence Helpline]
* [http://www.jenniferann.org Jennifer Ann's Group]
* [http://www.centeragainstdv.org/new/teens/index.html Just for Teens- Center Against Domestic Violence]
* [http://www.center4research.org/pdf/dating_violence_brochure2.pdf Dating Violence: What Everyone Needs to Know, from the National Research Center for Women & Families]
* [http://www.center4research.org/survive-assault.html Surviving Sexual Assault]
* [http://www.center4research.org/violencem.html Are Rapes and Sexual Assault a Part of College Life?]
* [http://www.center4research.org/datingdangers.html Dating Dangers for Adolescents]
* [http://www.chooserespect.org Preventing Dating Abuse]


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