Did you know 1 in 3 young people
experience some form of abuse
in their dating relationships?
That's a rather shocking statistic! Since February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, I thought I'd take the opportunity and make you aware of some important resources on the subject.
Learn the signs of dating abuse and how to get advice on healthy relationships here from Break the Cycle.
Report abuse or get help at
Love is Respect: 1 866 331 9474
The National Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233).
Love is Respect: 1 866 331 9474
The National Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233).
I also put together a few YA book recommendations on abusive relationships - both physical and emotional - you might be interested in reading.
But I Love Him by Amanda Grace
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Rage: A Love Story by Julie Anne Peters
Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn
Bitter End by Jennifer Brown
In Love And in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships by Barrie Levy
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