Abuses drugs or alcohol and pressures you to use them, too. Blames you for the mistreatment you get. Your family and friends have warned you about the person or told you they were worried about your safety. If you have observed any of these things happening in your or another teen's relationship, dating violence could be happening. You can prevent it from getting worse.
Help is available.
Look to other messages on these pages for specific things you can do and for information on community and other agencies who can help. Stay in touch with your friends and stay involved in activities that you enjoy. Consider telling your parents or other family members about what is happening. They can help you screen telephone calls or visitors. Try not to be alone.