1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and this year’s theme is, “Respect That.”  

Action Guide 

Love is respect has shared an Action Guide which includes information about: 

• Respect in a relationship 
• Respecting differences 
• Addressing stigma 
• Identifying disrespectful behavior 

Talk to Young People 

Having conversations now can help young people in your life identify red flags when it’s time to start dating. Share and model what a healthy relationship looks like – talk about respect, equality, safety, and trust. 

Suggest this quiz from love is respect for a relationship checkup. Discuss these warning signs from a partner.       

Make sure they know dating abuse is not just physical. Dating abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain or maintain power and control over a partner. Read about the different types of abuse.   

Share This Number 

Share this number – 22522 – and let them know they can text “loveis” to check in with a peer advocate about their relationship.