Dating Violence Flashcards
Dating Violence Definition
Controlling, abusive, and aggressive behaviors in the form of verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that occurs and reoccurs within romantic relationships
How many girls in the US are victims of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner
1 in 3
What percent of teens in abusive relationships never told anyone?
33%
How many high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a year?
1.5 Million
What percent of young people experience rape, physical, or sexual abuse will attempt suicide?
50%
Individual Risk Factors for Victimization
- Believing dating violence is acceptable
- Having aggressive behaviors
- Underlying Mental Health Issues (depression/anxiety)
- Experience with sexual abuse/trauma
- Dating at a young age
- Using drugs or illegal substances
- Engaging in sexual activity early
- Starting menstruation early
- Having multiple sexual partners
- Lacking social problem solving skills
- Using emotional disengagement and blaming as coping mechanisms
- Witnessing violence
- Having low help-seeking characteristics
Relationship Risk Factors for Victimization
- Knowing someone in an unhealthy relationship
- Fighting with partner
- Witnessing or experiencing abuse or violence in the home
- Being parented in a harsh or inconsistent way
- Lacking supervision and/or warmth from parents
- Being socially isolated or lacking social support
Risk Factors for Dating Violence Perpetration
- Believing that it is acceptable to make threats or use violence to get their way
- Using violence or abuse as a way to express anger or frustration
- Difficulty managing anger
- Associating with violent peers or others in violent or abusive relationships
- Having low-self esteem
- Struggling with a fear of abandonment
- Lacking proper parental supervision and support
- Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues
- Witnessing violence at home or in the community
- Experiencing negative emotions in a relationship
Dating Violence Prevention Programs
- Foundations for Healthy Relationships with Foster Youth
- Preventing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence
- Special Collections: For Native American Teens
- Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships
- Strengthen Family Relationships to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
Tell Someone: Tips for Getting Help
It is important to inform an individual that you feel comfortable talking to about your experience before it worsens
-Document the Abuse: Tips for Getting Help
Take notes of when and where the abuse is taking place and what exactly occurred.
-Save Proof: Tips for Getting Help
Keep any messages or print out any electronic proof of the situation and what is occurring
-Leave the Relationship: Tips for Getting Help
This is difficult to do but important for those in abusive relationships to seek help getting out of it quickly before the problem escalates
-Visit an Online Resource: Tips for Getting Help
There are many resources that can be used specifically for your experience and the extent of help or confidentiality you seek
