Here are some tips for parents. Support for your TeenParents play a very important role in ending teen dating abuse. Teens in abusive situations truly need the support of their parents. Even in the rockiest parent-teen relationship, the advice of a parent can make a dramatic difference in a teen’s life. For that reason, it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with the warning signs of dating abuse and what you can do to help. How do I recognize the signs? An abusive person will do various things to control their partner. A teen experiencing abuse may:
What can I do to help? If you notice something has changed, consider talking to your teen:
Resources and links for parents of Teens. A Parent's Handbook: How to Talk to Your Children About Developing Healthy Relationships (free download) www.loveisnotabuse.com/c/document_library/get_file
A Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence handbook - (free download) www.loveisnotabuse.com/c/document_library/get_file
Tough Talk: What Boys Need to Know About Relationship Abuse (free download) www.loveisnotabuse.com/c/document_library/get_file
A Women's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Discussing Relationship Abuse (free download) www.loveisnotabuse.com/c/document_library/get_file
A Gift Just for Parents - Student's Against Violence Everywhere www.nationalsave.org/main/justforparents.php Videos: Learn how to protect your child's privacy: www.youtube.com/watch Choose Respect: Teen Dating Abuse and Violense: www.youtube.com/watch |
SAVE is a student driven organization. Students learn about
alternatives to violence and practice what they learn through school
and community service projects. As they participate in SAVE activities, students learn crime
prevention and conflict management skills and the virtues of good
citizenship, civility, and nonviolence. Lots of recourses for parents
of teens.