Green Flags
Red Flags
Healthy Relationships
Statistics
True or False
100
True or False: If your partner doesn't laugh at your jokes or introduce you to his/her family, means that your relationship is abusive.
False
100
If your partner becomes jealous when he/she sees you around other people, you should be concerned.
Yes. This isn't a huge deal, but you should talk to him/her about it, because it may lead to abuse in the future.
100
True or False: Boys are just as likely to be abused as girls
True
100
True or False: 9 in every 10 people who have an abusive relationship, will call the cops, or tell someone.
False.
100
True or False: 7% of middle school students will call the police if they are in an abusive relationship.
True.
200
Is it ok if your partner doesn't introduce you to his/her family until a few months after your relationship starts?
Yes. In fact, that is a good time to introduce him/her to your family.
200
If you know someone in an unhealthy relationship you need to leave them alone because its not your business. True or False
False . Instead you should develop trust with the individual you are concerned about- keep it confidential.
200
True or False: Middle school and High school students are the only ones to experience dating violence.
False: Anyone in a relationship, no matter how old, can experience dating violence.
200
One in 10 teen in a relationship has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. True or False
True
200
True or False: In a survey done in 2005, 30% of the girls in a relationship said their boyfriend threatened violence if they broke up.
False.
300
If you are in an unhealthy relationship with someone you should isolate yourself from family & friends to avoid worrying them. True or False
False .
300
It's ok for you and your partner to argue.
Yes, but only occasionally, not all the time.
300
Why do people stay in an abusive relationship? A. Because their dad told them to B. Because their friends will laugh at them if they break up C. Because they feel it is their fault, and they have to make it up somehow D. Because "Elmo told me that I should never hurt someone's feelings, ever, no matter what the reason"
C
300
What percent of teens in an abusive relationship tell someone? A.33% B.90% C.13%
Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse.
300
True or False: If your partner yells at you, or gets very frustrated with you, it is a sign that always says "time to find someone else".
False, just because he/she argues with you a little bit, doesn't mean you need to leave him/her.
400
True or False: If you don't get along with your partner's family, you should leave him/her.
False. As long as the relationship between the two of you is going smoothly, you don't need to leave him/her.
400
It is healthy for your partner to demand your phone, email and social media passwords. True or False
False .
400
Is it true that people who are in a violent relationship are often time beat up?
No, because just because a relationship is violent, doesn't always mean physically violent. It could be emotionally, or mentally violent too.
400
what percent of people would call the cops if they were in an abusive relationship? A. 80% B.13% C.7%
C. A survey done in 2002 found that 7% of people would call the cops.
400
True or False: In an abusive relationship, your partner will always be violent.
False, they may only yell at you or put you down, they don't always hurt you physically. Though both are abusive behaviors .
500
Name 5 green flags.
Feeling good about yourself, laughter, outside friends and interests, good manners, introduces you to his/her family, shows you he/she cares, passionate about each other, communicating about activities, respect, and trust
500
Name 10 red flags
your partner; 1.makes decisions with little or no input from you, 2.forbids you from seeing, saying, or doing certain things, 3.argues with you over everything, 4.attempts to blame you for every argument he/she starts, 5.stays angry with you for a long time, often over small things, 6.puts you down 7. abuses you, verbally, physically, or emotionally 8. Accuses you of being jealous when he/she openly flirts with other people 9. Refuses to spend time with your friends and family, and insists that you spend time with his/hers 10. He/She acts as if you aren't there and openly talks down about you
500
Why do people in a violent relationship not tell anybody?
Because their partner usually threatens violence
500
True or False: The girl in a relationship is the one being abused 90% of the time.
False, it is just as likely for the boy.
500
True or False: If your partner abuses you, it is usually physically
False. It is just as likely to be emotional or verbal.
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