Abusive Dating Relationships
by Teresia Smith
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults. Loveisrespect.org reports 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well.