It is what happens in a teen dating relationship when one person uses physical or emotional or sexual abuse to gain power and keep control over the other person. Studies show that at least one in ten teens will be in an abusive relationship. It's not easy to leave an abusive relationship at any age.
Abuse happens in all different kinds of relationships, including same sex relationships.
Teen dating violence can happen to anyone no matter what their race or where they live. Police, counselors and schools can be messed up about racism and sometimes don't provide the same support to all kids and young adults. If you are being abused you do have choices. . . You can call your local crisis line to get help and information. You can go to a domestic violence shelter in some situations.