Dating Violence
Dating violence is physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal mistreatment for the purpose of gaining control and power over another person. According to the ND Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 11% of student’s grades 9-12 reported violence in a dating relationship.
Early Warning Signs of an Abusive Partner
- Extreme jealousy.
- Has poor self-image and is insecure: macho behavior, overly competitive, never admits he/she is wrong.
- Accepts violence as an appropriate way to solve problems.
- Unpredictable mood swings.
- Explosive anger.
- Isolates you from friends and family or anyone of the opposite sex.
- Cannot express feelings and emotions without violence or abuse.
- Believes in rigid sex roles.
- Blames others for his/her problems.
- Cruel to animals.
- Treats partner as property.
- Abused former partners.
- Threatens violence.
- Is obsessed with weapons.
Similar to the Power and Control, and the Equality Wheels, there is a Teen Power and Control Wheel to assist in identifying Violent and Non-Violent relationships.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, tell someone you trust. If you are concerned about your safety, a parent, trusted adult, school counselor or other teacher may be available to listen and help.
Remember it is not your fault. If you need someone to talk to or referral to any services, please call your local domestic violence program.
National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, 24-hours, 7 days a week
For further information, resources materials, national numbers, etc. contact:
ND Council on Abused Women’s Services/
Coalition Against Sexual Assault
418 East Rosser Avenue, #320
Bismarck, ND 58501-4046
888-255-6240 or 701-255-6240
Red Flag Green Flag
PO Box 2984
Fargo, ND 58108-2984
701-293-7273
[Red Flag Green Flag Website]
Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota
418 East Rosser Ave #303
Bismarck, ND 58502-1213
800-403-9932 or 701-223-9052
[Email]
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PO Box 18749
Denver, CO 80218
303-839-1852
[National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Website]
Rape, Incest, and Abuse National Network
635 B Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington DC 20003
1-800-656-HOPE
[Rape, Incest, and Abuse National Network Website]
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
