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Teen Dating Violence/Abuse

What is Teen Dating Violence? Teen dating violence/abuse (TDV) is defined as physical, sexual, or psychological violence/abuse within a close interpersonal relationship. TDV isn't an argument every once in a while, or a bad mood after a bad day. TDV is a pattern of controlling behavior that someone uses against a girlfriend or boyfriend (anyone in a partner relationship). In addition to the risk for injury and death, victims of teen dating violence are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, eating disorders, substance use, and suicidal ideation/attempts. (Adapted from the Virginia Department of Health) Teen Dating Abuse Based on 2009 Youth Survey Data Learn about emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in teen dating relationships. Play Video in  English (4:14 min.), Korean (5:56 min.), Spanish (5:06 min.), Vietnamese (4:51 min.) Watch on YouTube   Fairfax County Youth Survey Teen Dating Abuse Fact Sheet Power and Control Wheels Power and Control Wheels are helpful tools for understanding the pattern of abusive and violent behaviors in close relationships. Equality Wheels demonstrate behaviors in healthy relationships. Specialized Power and Control Wheels and Equality Wheels have been developed for teens: Power and Control Wheel for Teens (English , Spanish ) Equality Wheel for Teens (English , Spanish )

Resources for Teens, Parents and Families National Resources National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (24 hrs/ 7 days) 866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) What is Teen Dating Violence? Understanding Teen Dating Violence Fact Sheet 2012 Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE) Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) About Dating Violence National Center for Victims of Crime Youth Initiative Love is Respect Casa de Esperanza (Spanish, English) State Resources Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hrs/ 7 days)    800-838-8238 (Voice/TTY) Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance  Virginia Department of Health, Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention Program Teen Dating Violence Fact Sheet Virginia 2009 Teen Dating Violence Prevention for Parents of Teens Tip Card (English, Spanish) Local Resources Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fairfax County Police Department, Victim Services The Women's Center - Let's Talk ( English, Spanish) George Mason University WAVES Program Safe Dates Programs

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