Information for Teens and Young Adults

It can be hard to know for sure if someone is being abused. If you suspect a friend is in an abusive relationship, you might want to try talking to him/her when no one else is around and in a place where you think s/he will feel safe. You can see common signs of teen and young adult dating violence in:

• What are the possible warning signs of being in an abusive relationship as a teen? and
• What are the possible effects of being in an abusive relationship as a teen or young adult?

You can also see information about how to help a friend in an abusive relationship on Loveisrespect’s website.