It is critical that adults surrounding a teenager involved in a possibly violent relationship are careful in analyzing the signs of teenage dating violence to be able to help the abused teen get out of the relationship. Most teens in this situation do not easily admit to other people that they are being abused. It is also possible that these teens are not even aware that they are already in an abusive relationship or in one that has the potential to become abusive.

These signs may just be part of adolescence. However, these must still be treated with utmost care as these may already be signs that your teen is suffering from dating violence.

1. Teen has unexplained bruises, scratches and injuries.

2. Teen shows signs of being afraid of his or her partner.

3. The boyfriend or girlfriend criticizes or insults the teen even when there are other people around.

4. The boyfriend or girlfriend is controlling, possessive and extremely jealous. Partner tries to control the teen’s decisions, behavior and activities.

5. Teen apologizes for the behavior of his or her partner. This is a sign that the teen acknowledges his or her partner’s ill behavior and still accepts everything.

6. Teen lost interest in things he or she finds enjoyable and important before.

7. Teen does not want to talk about relationships with family and friends, and starts to become distant.

8. Teen resorts to alcohol or drug use, either by influence of his or her partner or just on his own to avoid stress and pressures.

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