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Posted on: Monday, January 22, 2001

Warning signs


Program warns teens of dating abuse
Some advice on helping an abused friend
Who to call

Seek help if your friend’s boyfriend — or your own boyfriend — is displaying any of these destructive behaviors:

Destroys property

Mistreats or hurts animals

Mistreats women

Hits, shoves or hurts you in any way

Is possessive and controlling

Has a record of abuse

Pages or calls constantly

Is overly jealous

Gets into a lot of fistfights

Has violence in the family

Alcohol- or drug-dependent

Is forceful and frightening

What to look for in your friend:

Seems isolated or distant

Has bruises and cuts

Changes the way she looks and dresses

Seems clumsier and preoccupied

Gets frantic if can’t contact partner

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