WTK teen dating violence

teen dating violence

violence in a past or present romantic or consensual relationship that includes physical, emotional, verbal, financial, and/or sexual abuse or harassment

consent

an ongoing mutual agreement between dating partners about what they do or do not want to experience; may be withdrawn at any time

abstinence

(sexual risk avoidance)- purposely not taking part in unsafe behaviors, especially sexual activity

risk behavior

an action or choice that may cause injury or harm to you or others

refusal skills

assertive ways to decline risky behaviors

verbal communication

using words, both written or oral (speech, letters, emails, texts, drawings, photos, etc.) to express ideas

nonverbal communication

all the ways you can get a message across without using words (body language: smiling, shrugging, posture, gestures, and facial expressions)

physical abuse

any intentional use of (physical) touch to cause fear, injury, or assert control

emotional abuse

–purposely lowering a (dating) partner’s self-esteem; creating self-doubt and personal blame for the abuse the person is experiencing

sexual abuse

any sexual activity between two people without willing, active, unimpaired consent by both persons

verbal abuse

verbal attempts to ridicule, minimize, or shame your dating partner

financial abuse

the exerting of power and control through finances

flirting

behaving in a playful or teasing way as if you are interested in or attracted to someone

sexual harassment

any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

red flags

behaviors of one or both partners in a dating relationship that indicate the relationship may be unhealthy

gender stereotypes

the generalized beliefs about what a person should do or how a person should act based on their gender