Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence
- History of discipline problems.
- Blames you for their anger.
- Serious drug or alcohol use.
- History of violent behavior.
- Threatens others regularly.
- Insults you or calls you names.
- Trouble controlling feelings like anger.
- Tells you what to wear, what to do, or how to act.
- Threatens or intimidates you in order to get their way.
- Prevents you from spending time with friends or family.
Jennifer Ann Crecente at age 14with her dad
Could you be in an abusive relationship?
Create a Safety Plan!
- Do you know an adult that you can trust?
- Plan in advance to have a safe place to go.
- Keep money and your cell phone or calling card with you at all times.
- Memorize important phone numbers - cell phones are often taken by abusers.
- Establish a code word or sign so that family, friends, teachers and co-workers know when to call for help.
For help in the U.S. you can call the National Dating Abuse Helpline toll-free 24/7:
(for help in other countries view the helpline directory)
National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453
(TTY for deaf/hearing impaired)
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