Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Dating Myths:

Myth: "Teen dating isn't really that serious."


The Facts:
Nearly one-third of teenage girls ages 13 to 17 said they know someone their age who has been physically abused by someone they dated.  Numerous others experience psychological and emotional abuse from their partners.


Myth: "Jealousy and possessiveness are signs of true love."


The Facts:
Jealousy and possessiveness are signs the person sees you as a possession.  It is one of the most common early warning signs of abuse.


Myth: "Victims bring on the abuse themselves.  They ask for it."


The Facts:
Perpetrators believe the have the right to use abuse to control their partner and they see the victim as less than equal to themselves.  The victim has no control over the abuser.
 Learn the facts and get helpContact "Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse"Visit the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month website.Suggested Reading List:

"Breathing Underwater" by Alex Flinn "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher "Evernight" by Claudia Gray "Honey, Baby, Sweetheart" by Deb Caletti