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Domestic Violence The Cycle Abuse: Guilt: Excuses Normal Behavior Fantasy/ Honey-moon phase Tension build-up/ set-up Back to abuse Abuse abuse is psychological and physical it can leave deep and lasting scars No one should live in fear of the

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Domestic Violence

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The Cycle

Abuse: Guilt: Excuses Normal Behavior Fantasy/ Honey-moon phase Tension build-up/ set-up Back to abuse

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Abuse

abuse is psychological and physical it can leave deep and lasting scars No one should live in fear of the person they love. When someone wants to dominate and control the

ther person

Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down.

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Guilt

The victim may feel guilty fro breaking up a relationship or a marriage. You feel guilt due to your failures. Your partner is more concerned about getting caught and facing consequences.

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Excuses

People make up excuses for the bruises that appear. People may call in sick instead of facing reality. Your partner may even blame you to avoid taking responsibility.

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Normal Behavior

They may act as if nothing has happened. They may be charming or in the "honeymoon" phase. Your partner does everything in their power to keep you in the relationship.

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Fantasy/ Honeymoon Stage

Gift buying Telling you how much they love you Ignoring what happened Apologizing and saying it won't happen again They promise that they will change

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Tension Build Up

Characterized by poor communication Occurs before an abusive act Rising tension victims may attempt to modify their behavior to avoid triggering their partner's outburst.

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Recognizing Abuse

Do you feel afraid? Isolation Is your boyfriend/ girlfriend overly protective or jealous?

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Dating Violence

Often is hidden Teenagers are inexperienced with dating Are pressured by friends to act certain ways

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Early Warning Signs

Drug and/or alcohol use Extreme jealousy Controlling behavior Unpredictable mood swings Isolated from friends and family Date believes in rigid sex roles

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Thinking Ahead: Ways to be Prepared

Know what adult you would tell if you found yourself in this situation Use the buddy system

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Dating System

Double-Date Make sure a parent knows where you are at all times and what your plans are Trust your instincts Set boundaries

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Ways of Teen Dating Abuse

Intimidation Isolation Harassment Humiliation Threats Invading privacy

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Emotional Abuse

Name calling Yelling Isolation

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Works Cited

"Domestic Violence and Abuse: Signs of Abuse and Abusive Relationships." Helpguide.org: Expert, Ad-free Articles Help Empower You with Knowledge, Support & Hope. Help Guide, 2011. Web. 02 Dec. 2011. <http:/ /helpguide.org/ mental/ domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_ca uses_effects.htm>.