Thursday, February 9, 2012


Warning signs of an abusive person
These are some examples you may be experiencing, some things may not be listed, if you are unsure if you are seeing warning signs please talk to an advocate.


Ø  Does your partner call you names and/or put you down in front of others?

Ø  Have you ever had to make up excuses to explain injuries to other people? 

Ø  Does your partner act extremely jealous-even for no reason?
§  Does your partner ever use jealousy to excuse behavior?
 
Ø  Have you ever been worried about upsetting your partner or making him or her angry?

Ø  Do you ever have to apologize for your partner’s behavior?

Ø  Have you ever had to cancel your plans at the last minute because of your partner?

Ø  Does your partner check up on you when you aren’t together?
§  Calling or texting you a lot, bothering your friends?

Ø  Have you given up things that used to be important to you because of your partner?
§  Activities, spending time with your friends, etc?

Ø  Does your partner break or hit things when he or she is upset? 

Ø  Have you significantly changed anything about yourself since being with your partner?
§  Have things like your appearance (weight, hair, clothes) or grades changed? 


American Bar Association, "Warning Signs & Prevention Recommendations." National Teen Dating VIolence Prevention Initiative (2006) 8-9. 07Mar2008 <http://www.abanet.org/unmet/teenabuseguide.pdf>.

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