What is Domestic Violence
True or False: Domestic violence only happens between adults.
False – it can happen in teen dating relationships too.
Myth or Fact: Domestic violence only happens in poor families.
Myth
Hitting, slapping, and kicking are examples of what type of abuse?
Physical abuse.
Name one warning sign a friend might be in an abusive relationship.
Isolated, anxious, has unexplained injuries, changes behavior, etc.
True or False: It’s okay for your partner to pressure you into doing something you don’t want to do.
False.
Name two reasons victims may stay in abusive relationships.
Fear, financial dependence, love, children, shame, lack of resources, etc.
Myth or Fact: If someone stays, it must not be that bad.
Myth. There are many complex reasons people stay.
Insults, threats, or constant criticism are examples of what?
Emotional/verbal abuse.
When someone’s partner puts them down in front of others or makes jokes at their expense, what type of abuse could that be a warning sign of?
Emotional/verbal abuse.
Name one way to protect yourself online in a relationship.
Don’t share passwords, set social media privacy settings, avoid sending revealing photos, etc.
What is the main goal of an abusive partner?
Power and control.
Myth or Fact: Men can be victims too.
Fact – anyone can be a victim.
Controlling someone’s money or access to resources is what kind of abuse?
Financial abuse.
What might an abusive partner say to make someone feel guilty or responsible?
“You made me do it,” “It’s your fault,” “No one else would love you.”
Name one safe place or person a teen can go to if they feel unsafe in a relationship.
Trusted adult, school counselor, friend’s house, shelter, or hotline
What are two types of relationships where domestic violence can occur?
Romantic relationships, family members, roommates, etc.
Myth or Fact: Drugs or alcohol cause abuse.
Myth. They can make it worse but don’t cause it.
Using phones, social media, or GPS to control someone is what type of abuse?
Technological abuse.
Constantly checking where you are or who you’re with is what kind of behavior?
Controlling Behavior
What is one warning sign of dating violence that happens in both in-person and online relationships?
Controlling behavior, threats, isolation, constant monitoring, or harassment
What is the definition of domestic violence?
A pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another in a relationship.
If someone apologizes after hurting their partner, it means the abuse will stop.
Apologies are often part of the abuse cycle—without real change and accountability, the abuse usually continues.
Forcing someone to do sexual things without consent is called what?
Sexual abuse.
If someone’s partner tries to move the relationship forward very quickly—like saying “I love you” right away or wanting to spend all their time together—what kind of red flag is that?
Love bombing — moving too fast to create control or dependency early in the relationship.
If someone’s partner tries to move the relationship forward very quickly—like saying “I love you” right away or wanting to spend all their time together—what kind of red flag is that?
Love bombing — moving too fast to create control or dependency early in the relationship.