Nationally about one in five teens have reported being abused by a dating partner. According to the 2007 Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey of New Mexico revealed that one in nine high school students have been hit or hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Teens are less likely to to get help from police or domestic violence shelters, they would rather talk to peers, teachers,and coaches about their problems. Usually dating violence occurs when one partner tries to take control in the relationship through abuse. Teen dating violence is often hidden because teenagers are pressured by peers to be violent, want independence form parents and many other reasons.
Some clues a teen may be in a violent relationship:- Physical signs of injury
- Truancy, dropping out of school
- Failing grades
- Indecision
- Changes in mood or personality
- Use of drugs/alcohol
- Pregnancy
- Emotional outburst
- Isolation
Agora Crisis Center Helpline at 505.277.3013.
The Love is Respect Dating Abuse Hot line at
866.331.9474. You can also visit
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
It is so important that teens are aware of the signs of Domestic Violence before things escalate. I am so proud of the intelligent, caring young woman you have become. You have gone from a shy, quiet little girl to a young woman Who has so much to say and is very vocal and supportive to causes and issues close to your heart!
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