Adolescent Dating

Violence: Domestic
Assault of the Young
By: Kayla Morrow

What is ADV?
a range of abusive behaviors that preteens,
adolescents and young adults experience in
the context of a past or present romantic or
dating relationship. The behaviors include
physical and sexual violence, stalking, and
psychological abuse, which includes control
and coercion. Abuse may be experienced in
person or via technology - (Bowen, Walker
5)

Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Relationships
Healthy Relationships

Unhealthy Relationship

mutual respect

trust

honesty

compromise

good communication

anger control

good problem solving skills

understanding

self-confidence

being a role model

healthy sexual relationship

control

hostility

dishonesty

disrespect

dependence on partner

intimidation

physical, emotional, or
sexual violence

What Are the Risk

Factors?
Victim

previous experiences of abuse

living in poverty
being exposed to other types of
violence
consenting to sex or sexual
activities at an early age

having friends that experience ADV

low self esteem

anxiety
depression

Perpetrator

previous experiences of abuse

living in poverty

being exposed to other types of violence

consenting to sex or sexual activities at an

early age

having friends that experience ADV

low self esteem

anxiety

depression

anger management problems

believing abuse is an acceptable means of

behavior

What Are the Effects of

ADV?
Perpetrator

Victim

loss in confidence

shame

guilt

loneliness

possible chance of not having a normal

relationship

possible chance of pregnancy or STD

depression

anxiety

serious injuries

death

attempted suicide

prison time

depression

unwanted medical conditions

possible chance of a ruined life

But, according to the

media, who has it worse?
Not the victim.

What Are the Warning

Signs?
Perpetrator

Victim

physical signs (bruises/broken bones)

reserved/quiet demeanor

complaints of anxiety

sleep disturbances

mentions their perpetrators tempers

avoids conflict with their abuser

depression

suicide attempts

fearfulness

edginess

jealousy of partner

intimidation of partner

embarrassing/discrediting of
partner

convincing partner they are

worthless

Not all warning signs will

be seen by the naked
eye!

Why Dont They

Report?

fear of hurting partners feelings

fear of abuse becoming worse

embarrassment

fear of people not believing them

not a clear understanding of dating

violence

CDC Four-Step Approach

to ADV

Step One

define the issue

Step Three

Step Two

identify the
risk/protective
factors

develop
prevention
strategies

Step Four

broadcast!

Get Help!

Safe Dates Project

National Domestic Abuse

Hotline:

National Teen Dating Abuse H

elpline
:

1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

1-866-331-9474

Many others!

Recap

ADV is defined as
physical, emotional, or
sexual abuse, as well as
stalking

Occurs in unhealthy
relationships

Many risk factors

Dont ignore the signs!