Teen Dating Violence: What You Need to Know

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Recognize the Double Standard - Think of the some of the worst things that you have said to yourself. If someone else, such as a boyfriend, friend or parent, were to say that exact same thing to you, you would think it was cruel and abusive. So when you do it, why is it OK?  (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)
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When Love Hurts - February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Teen dating violence is more common than we would like to admit. Almost one in ten teens are in an abusive relationship. Read more about the current statistics, how this issue affects Black youth and warning signs of abuse. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)

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