Dating Violence, an Intro, By Gaby Rodriguez

Teen Dating Violence is a very dangerous situation to be in. Violence does not have to be physical it can be emotional. This problem is a big issue among our young community. Only 33% of teens that are in an abusive relationship tell someone. The other 67% go without telling anyone. Sometimes, when we are in a violent relationship, we don’t even realize it.

Some ways to identify abusive relationships are:
-If your boyfriend/girlfriend are jealous or possessive habitually
-They put you down or criticize you
-They try to take control of you, or force you to change your lifestyle

If you find yourself in this situation you can take action and seek help. There are many places where you could find resources to stop this abuse in Salt Lake City. There are women shelters and community centers where you can find aid to maintain a healthy violence-free life. One place where you can find help is the South Valley Sanctuary. This shelter can provide you with basic needs such as a safe shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items.

Resources
http://www.southvalleysanctuary.com/services_svs.htm
http://www.utahbar.org/bars/umba/assets/utah_domestic_violence_shelters.pdf
http://health.utah.gov/vipp/pdf/DatingViolence/Toolbox.pdf
http://www.loveisrespect.org/