Know the signs and stay safe
The abusive actions from a dating partner happen when they try to maintain power over the other. It can be physical, verbal, and/or emotional. In order to keep yourself protected, it’s important to recognize the signs of dating violence.
Isolation
Your partner gets upset when you spend time with friends and/or family.
Stalking
Follows you to your home, school, or work.
Force
Forces you to be sexually physical or take sexual photos without your consent.
Threats
They threaten to hurt themselves or you if you don’t do what they want.
Controlling
They are overly critical of you and try to control how you dress, what you do, and who you talk to.
GET HELP
If you are someone you know might be in danger, you are not alone. It’s always okay to ask for help.
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