Domestic Violence Prevention for Teens
Dating in your teenage years is so thrilling, fun, and a good way to learn social skills. It is a time to learn what you want from the relationship and to learn more about your boyfriend or girlfriend. Moreover, it gives you a chance to feel new emotions that arise from the relationship. However, there might be times when the relationship gets too negative and unhealthy. Domestic violence can occur at seventeen or before turning seventeen years old.
Most of the time, the warning signs are presented throughout the relationship. But the signs are ignored out of fear of losing your boyfriend or girlfriend. For example, you are going out with your boyfriend, and all of a sudden, he yells at you while driving. Still, you remain quiet out of uncertainty. Another example of domestic violence is being at a party and your girlfriend is demanding and possessive.
When these things occur, it is best to end the unhealthy relationship. If the relationship does not end it gets worse. One out of three teenagers are abused physically, and emotionally, and experience sex with violence. But this is one form of domestic violence among teenagers. Other times, teenagers experience domestic violence in their homes.
Domestic violence may be prevented by knowing the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. As well as knowing the warning signs of an aggressive boyfriend or girlfriend. Be aware of your boyfriend and girlfriend's body language. Observe their attitude and their actions. If their attitude does not match their actions, then stay away from that negativity.
Bring awareness of domestic violence in your community by wearing purple. If your school offers a Domestic Violence Prevention Program, do attend their sessions. Additionally, if you have been abused verbally and physically contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You can chat, text message, or call to speak to someone who can help you with resources. Discuss your worries and concerns with your parents about your boyfriend or girlfriend.
It is painful to break a relationship but it is more painful to get abused by someone that you know. If you experience domestic violence while dating, seek help from an adult you can trust. Get out of that abusive relationship and stay away from that person. End your communication with that person. Below are links to more information regarding domestic violence for teens.
Dating Violence Prevention-Youth:
Dating Violence Prevention | Youth.gov
Domestic Violence Awareness:
The Cycle of Teen Domestic Violence-Very Well Family:
Hotline for Domestic Violence:
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