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DATING VIOLENCE - Guide for Adults

You can make a difference in a teen’s life!

 KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS:

• Have visible marks or Bruises

• Make changes in the daily rituals

• Grades begin to drop

• Retreat from school or Activities

• Decreasing self confidence

• Having difficulty in making decisions

• Experience isolation from friends

• Make changes in clothing and/make up

• Stop spending time with family and/or friends

• Wear clothing inappropriate for the weather to hide marks

• Excessive time with the person they’re dating

• Drugs and/or alcohol use

GET INVOLVED

• Be calm

• Ask questions

• Listen with an open heart and mind

• Give support as they decide what to do

• Open up clear channels of communications

• Take positive actions

• Talk to the school counselor

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
Sources
www.loveisrespect.org
www.chooserespect.org
www.Findyouthinfo.gov