Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Services
407 West 5th
McCook, NE 69001
ph: 308.345.1612
fax: 308.345.4177
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Dating violence is defined by the U.S. Dept. of Justice as: “the perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple on the other member within the context of dating or courtship.” This also includes dating between same sex couples, although most statistics have been gathered from heterosexual couples. Statistics show that one in three teenagers have experienced violence in a dating relationship. In dating violence, one partner tries to maintain power and control over the other through some kind of abuse. Dating violence crosses all economic, racial and social lines; most victims are young women who are also at higher risk for serious injury.
Teen dating violence often is hidden because teenagers typically:
Teen dating violence is influenced by how teenagers look at themselves and others.
Young men may believe:
Young women may believe:
Teenagers can choose better relationships when they learn to identify the early warning signs of an abusive relationship and understand that they have choices, and believe they are valuable people who deserve to be treated with respect.
Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Services
407 West 5th
McCook, NE 69001
ph: 308.345.1612
fax: 308.345.4177
das