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WHAT IS DATING VIOLENCE?

Defining unhealthy relationships helps you build positive relationships lifelong.

Dating Violence is a pattern of actions and attitudes in relationships, where one person makes their partner feel powerless, controlled, and scared.

What is an unhealthy relationship?How do I find help?

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About Violence

Dating Violence is a pattern of actions and attitudes in dating relationships where one person makes another person feel powerless, controlled, and scared.

Types of Abusive Behaviour

Does any of this sound familiar? Abuse can be: emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, spiritual, and/ or financial. Try to know the signs, and watch for them in your relationships and those of others.

Need Help?

What should you do if you think someone might be abusing you? If you feel that you love someone but often feel afraid, it’s time to get out of the relationship — fast. You’re worth being treated with respect and you can get help.