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RESPECT.

Dating Abuse is a pattern of violent behavior- physical, emotional or sexual-by one partner in a dating relationship toward the other. But you have rights...

THE TEEN DATING BILL OF RIGHTS

You Have the Right to:

Not be abused
Live without fear
Say no to sex
Set your own limits
Change your mind
Choose your own friends
Refuse a date
End a relationship
Your opinion
Be respected
Spend time alone
Be heard
Set goals for yourself
Ask for help

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

In your community: A trusted teacher, counselor, school nurse, parent, pastor, or a relative.

Other resources:
National Teen Dating abuse Hotline
www.loveisrespect.org
1-866-331-9474

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.chooserespect.org
1-800-CDC-INFO

The Rape Crisis Center Hotline
1-877-906-RAPE (7273)

Safe Summit

www.safesummit.com

For additional dating abuse prevention resources, contact Melissa McClain, 330-543-8404, or mmcclain@chmca.org.

For questions regarding this page, please contact HPP- C.A.R.E.