Abusive Relationships

WHAT IS A ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

• Hitting, kicking, shoved, or things thrown at you
• You are afraid to disagree with your partner
• You are always apologizing for your partner
• You are afraid of your partner when he/she gets angry
• Threatens to hurt you, him/herself, other friends and family

HOW TO TELL SOMEONE IS IN A ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

• Missing school or withdrawing activities
• Grades fall
• Depressed, withdraw from friends or family
• Insecure and put him/herself down
• Wears baggy clothing covering most of his/her body or injuries

TYPES OF ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Physical abuse

STAGE ONE: TENSION BULIDS

• Tells you you can wear what he wants you to wear
• Getting irritated over little things
• Getting jealous

STAGE TWO: EXPLOSION

• Hitting, throwing stuff, shoving, and/or kicking
• Angry and breaks stuff
• Puts you down
• Threatening

STAGE THREE: HONEYMOON

• Giving you flowers
• Telling you he is sorry and won't do it again
• This goes on for a short amount of time
• The cycle repeats itself if not taken care of

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Talk to a consoler
• Call someone
• Talk to a trusted adult
• Call a public hotline
• Talk to a trusted friend