Financial abuse occurs when one partner uses finances or resources to control or manipulate the other. This form of abuse may not leave visible scars, but its impact can be just as severe. Understanding the signs of financial abuse is crucial for teens trying to build healthy relationships or those who may find themselves in unhealthy ones.
Read MoreSexual abuse is when someone persuades, forces, or coerces their partner to engage in sexual activity—for any reason. It can happen in many ways, and it's important to know that it is never acceptable.
Data from CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2021 indicated that among U.S. high school students who reported dating during the 12 months before the survey about 1 in 10 experienced sexual dating violence.
Read MoreVerbal and emotional abuse includes a range of non-physical behaviors that an abusive partner uses to manipulate or control you. This can include insults, threats, constant criticism, or belittling comments that aim to damage your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. The intention behind these actions is to gain power and control over you, often instilling a sense of fear.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and it's an important time to talk about an issue many teens face today: digital abuse. This type of abuse happens when someone misuses technology to bully, harass, stalk, or intimidate their partner.
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