10 warning signs of dating abuse

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

The teenage years are a time of rapid changes and physical, emotional, and social growth. Our children are often not prepared for these changes, especially when it comes to dating. The important thing to understand is that dating violence and abuse can occur in any type of relationship. Teen dating violence is commonly defined as a pattern of abuse or threat of abuse against a teenaged dating partner. Digital violence can include repeated texting or posting sexual pictures of a partner online. Research shows that teens who become victims of dating violence are more likely to participate in risky behaviors such as drug, alcohol, or tobacco use, or risky sexual behavior, and often have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Teen dating violence occurs across all groups and all cultures, and is even being reported among younger teens and tweens. There are so many instances where we see children who have been damaged and hurt.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please contact our Domestic Violence Program at If you are contacting your Advocate directly and do not reach them, please leave a detailed message with good contact information and someone should return your call within 24 hours. Familiarizing yourself with the 10 Red Flags of Domestic Violence or Dating Violence is crucial in keeping yourself and others safe. Sharing some similarities to the 10 Red Flags of Domestic Violence, the 10 Red Flags of Dating Violence are distinct in the way they typically apply to younger individuals and are often pre-cursors to future acts of domestic violence. Raise awareness within your school, workplace, or group: If you belong to a school or organization that would benefit from this information, consider inviting Waypoint to speak or distribute materials. This simple act can help make a difference in the lives of those experiencing abuse.

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Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. Teen dating violence can include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, stalking, or any pattern of manipulative or intimidating behaviors used to exert power or control over a partner. Relationships exist on a spectrum, and sometimes it can be hard to tell when behavior turns from healthy to abusive or toxic. As with adult partner violence, many teens who experience dating violence do not tell anyone.

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10 Red Flag Warning Signs of Abuse

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