An idea of what your board could look like!

This is the Domestic Violence board at Washburn!

What is dating violence?

Dating violence or abuse is the use of behavior to

control a dating partner.

PhysicalUsing physical force with intention to hurt or cause fear –

hitting shoving, kicking, etc.

Verbal or EmotionalIncludes insults, threats, humiliation, isolation,

constantly monitoring, and stalking

SexualAny attempt to control a partner’s sexual activity

DigitalUsing technology to harass or control –

checking cell phones, sexting, stalking social media,

controlling social media accounts and passwords

Many victims suffer all forms of abuse. Verbal and emotional abuse may be more subtle than physical harm, but this doesn’t mean it is less

destructive to victims.

1 in 12

Men will experience domestic

violence in his

1 in 4Women will experience domestic

violence in her lifetime

Only

1/4Of all assaults against women

by intimate partners are

reported.

Estimated

3.3 MillionChildren in the U.S.

witness violence against their female caretaker by a family

member

Red Flags

Indicators of potentially abusive Relationships

If a person matches 1 or more

of these characteristics it does not define

them as an abuser!

Pressures you to move fast in a relationship

Pushes for immediate commitment

Has been abusive in past relationships

Believes in stereotyped gender roles

Very jealous and possessive

Isolates you from your friends and family

Persuades you to not have a job

Has two sides to their personality

Expresses most emotions in the form of anger

Violent temper and quickly changes moods

Cruel to animals or children insensitive to suffering

Monitors your whereabouts, activities or spending

How to help yourself or a friendWe all deserve love, not abuse.

- Talk to your friends- Talk to adults you trust

(Parents, friend’s parents, teachers/school staff, clinic staff)

Call the Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line

1-866-223-1111Visit thehotline.org & loveisrespect.org

Power and Control Wheel Representation of common tactics that abusers

use to gain control of their victims.

Cycle of Abuse A cycle that can occur hundreds of times in an

abusive relationship. The cycle may take anywhere from hours to years to complete