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Relationship Violence

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Relationship violence can strike anyone, but teenagers are particularly vulnerable to misconceptions about what physical and emotional violence are, and what they mean. If it hurts, dominates or controls, it's not romance!

Love Isn't Supposed to Leave Bruises - how to recognize emotional, physical and sexual relationship violence, build healthier relationships, and get help

Tips for parents to help keep your adolescent safer

Learn about the Red Cross program that is proven to reduce relationship violence

Healthy relationship checklist

Twelve Conversation Starters for a Healthier Understanding

Does this seem healthy to you? - Relationship violence scenarios

Valentine's Day hype can fuel dating violence

In a  dating relationship, when one person tries to dominate the other emotionally, physically or sexually - this is Relationship Violence!

Updated January 2009