Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence isn’t just an adult problem. Our young people are experiencing toxic and abusive relationships with friends and dating partners as early as middle school. Whether the abuse is emotional, physical, or sexual, the scars can last a lifetime. Reports show that when young people suffer dating abuse, they are more likely to struggle with long-term consequences like drugs and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, and suicidal thoughts. However, dating violence could be preventable when we keep the lines of communication open with our children.    Most teens experiencing teen dating violence (65%) don’t tell their parents; and most parents say they don’t know what to look for.  Visit GCAPP’s Parents’ S.O.S! for what every parent needs to know about teen dating violence. We also hope you will join thousands in Georgia and across the country and wear orange on Tuesday, February 12 to share your support for healthy teen relationships and stand against teen dating violence. Ask GCAPP your questions about encouraging healthy teen relationships! We will answer all questions Tuesday, February 12 on our Facebook page. Submit your questions directly on Facebook or email us at parents@gcapp.org .

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Ask a Teen: Conversation Starter for Healthy Relationships

Which of the following options would you consider to be a warning sign of dating abuse? My partner embarrasses me in public Select My partner gets jealous when I spend time with friends Select My partner asks for my passwords to my phone/social media Select All of the above Select

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