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Dating violence

Dating violence. Breaking the cycle…. Turning point of Lehigh Valley. Working toward the elimination of domestic violence. 1 in 3 adolescent girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner… Who we are…

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Dating violence

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  1. Dating violence Breaking the cycle…

  2. Turning point of Lehigh Valley Working toward the elimination of domestic violence. 1 in 3 adolescent girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner… • Who we are… • Someone to talk to if you or someone you know is being abused • Someone who will listen • Completely confidential • What we do… • Services: • Shelter • Counseling (group, individual, children) • Helpline (24 hours) • Court Advocates – Protection From Abuse (PFA) • Community Education and Prevention

  3. Domestic Violence • A learned pattern of mean, violent, or abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over another individual. These behaviors can be husband to wife, wife to husband, parent to child, child to parent, boyfriend to girlfriend, girlfriend to boyfriend, girlfriend to girlfriend, or boyfriend to boyfriend.

  4. Types of abuse…

  5. Physical abuse • Hitting • Pushing • Kicking • Restraining • Punching • Hair-pulling • Throwing things • Spitting • Strangling • Using weapons

  6. Emotional Verbal mental abuse • Yelling/Cursing • Name calling • Isolation • Mind games • Cheating • Lying • Violation of privacy • Embarrassing • Stalking • Excessive jealousy

  7. Sexual abuse • Rape • Sexual assault • Harassment • Any unwanted touch • Sexual comments • Rumors • Blackmail

  8. Digital abuse • Excessive text/phone calls • Posting negative messages on social networking sites • requesting/sending explicit photos • Tracking using technology • Rumors/blackmail

  9. sexting Videos: A THIN LINE: Sexting

  10. Power and control • One partner has control over the other • Wheel exhibits types of control/abuse used in an unhealthy relationship

  11. Why stay? • Statistically it takes the victim 6-9 break ups before they permanently end the relationship with their abuser • Fear of retaliation • Financial instability/little to no resources • Abuser threatening with custody • Religious beliefs • Lack of support system • Afraid to disclose abuse due to shame, embarrassment, and threats

  12. Why stay?

  13. Top ten red flags While there are many warning signs of abuse, here are the most common: • Checking your cell phone or email without your permission • Constant put downs • Extreme jealousy or insecurity • Explosive temper • Financial control • Isolating you from friends/family • Mood swings • Physically hurting you in any way • Possessiveness • Telling you what to do

  14. How can you help? • Listen without judgment • Offer support • Believe them • Tell them it’s not their fault • Encourage them to talk to a professional and get help

  15. Am I in an abusive relationship? • Does he/she: • Communicate openly when there is a problem? • Give you space to spend time with your friends and family? • Supportive and respectful? • If you answered yes to these questions, it is likely that you are in a healthy relationship. • OR does he/she: • Control where you go, what you wear, or what you do? • Try to stop you from seeing/talking to friends/family? • Put you down/criticize you? • Threaten or scare you? • Hit, slap, push, or kick you? • Force you to do something sexual when you don’t want to? • If you answered yes to any of these questions, your health and safety may be at risk. If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, trust your instincts.

  16. ResourcesPeople you can talk to… • Turning Point of Lehigh Valley • 610-437-3369 • Toll free: 1-877-438-4957 • www.turningpointlv.org • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline • 1-866-331-9474 • 1-866-331-8453 TTY • www.loveisrespect.org • National Domestic Violence Hotline • 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) • 1-800-787-3224 TTY • www.ndvh.org • That’s not Cool…Where do you draw your digital line? • www.thatsnotcool.com

  17. Questions? Comments? • We are available to talk if you would like resources/information or any other assistance… Thank you for your participation And your time!

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