Dealing with Teen Dating Abuse

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dealing with teen dating abuse
True and False Addition
dating abuse can be defined as a consistent pattern of behavior in which one person in a dating relationship exerts power and control over his or her dating partner. 
true
dating abuse can only take the form of physical or sexual abuse
False
physical abuse includes being hit, kicked, bitten, shoved and hit with thrown objects.
TRUE
verbal abuse
includes name-calling, threatening harm and private and public harassment.
stupid
?
ugly
True
Imposing the "silent treatment" or controlling a partner's choice of clothing or friends is not considered emotional abuse.

FALSE
Dating abuse only occurs in relationships between males and females, with the male being the abuser.
FALSE
If your partner repeatedly apologizes and proclaims his/her love for you, you are not in an abusive relationship
FALSE
The Cycle of Violence
Tension- Building
Acute or Abusive
"Honeymoon"
Stage 1:Tension- Building
Victim feels as though she/he "walking on eggshells" or "waiting for the other shoe to drop." Partner is edgy, moody, easily agitated, unpredictable. There is an air of heightened anxiety.
Stage 2:Acute or Abusive
An explosion or eruption of the tension described in Stage 1. This is the most violent stage: concentrated, intense emotional and verbal abuse, as well as the possibility of physical abuse.
Stage 3:"Honeymoon"
Partner says,"I'm sorry, I'll never do it again." Partner blames victim for his/her actions with "If you wouldn't... then I wouldn't get angry." Partner wants to make up with romance, flowers and sex. Victim experiences many feelings, from anger to love to confusion. The victim believes the abusive partner, and the cycle continues.
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CAPSEA, Inc.

Dealing with Teen Dating Abuse

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