WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
Check This Out...
Relationship QUIZ
My boyfriend or girlfriend...
- Tries to work out arguments by compromising or talking.
- Attempts to hurt me or scare me physically.
- Respects my feelings, opinions and beliefs.
- Puts me down in public; keeps me from family/friends.
- Supports me to go out with friends.
- Forces me to have sex or do things I don't want.
- Respects my body and decisions I make.
- Decides what I wear.
- Does not try to hurt themselves or me if we break up.
Statements in black are signs of respect.
Statements in blue are signs that you are not being treated right.
There are many other signs to watch for, check out...
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What Can I Do for Myself...
- Talk to a friend.
- Arrange a signal with a friend for when you need help.
- Keep your cell phone with you at all times.
- Know which adults you can trust.
- Get medical help for injuries seen and unseen.
- Remember the abuse is not your fault.
- Remind yourself that everyone has the right to be respected in relationships.
- Talk to an advocate who knows about dating violence.
- CALL 24/7 the local hotline FREE and CONFIDENTIAL
How to Help a Friend...
- Listen and believe them.
- Don't blame. There's NO EXCUSE for abuse.
- Offer to go with her/him for help.
- Don't laugh at or ignore an act of violence or abusive behavior.
- Be a role model. Treat friends and dates with respect.
RESPECT ~ GIVE IT ~ GET IT
Help is Available
You can get FREE and CONFIDENTIAL information, counseling, and advocacy from a local domestic violence and/or a rape crisis center in your area. You can opt to be anonymous.
FYI
Ask about your rights and confidentiality. Some reports of abuse may be required to be reported.
EMERGENCY...Call 911
To reach an advocate for support and information
In Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties, PA
Call 24/7......570-346-4671 or 800-257-5765
Women's Resource Center
Consejeras de habla español disponibles
Out of the area
Call 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233/TTY 800-787-3224
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE
