ABUSE_MAGAZINE_ID_ ABUSE Magazine Iowa | Page 22

“We are proud to help our youth stay on the path towards a bright and drug free future!” www.ruetersco.com Zortman & Kleckner Chiropractic 250 W. First Street - Grimes, IA 515-986-2233 “Keep it straight... Say No to Drugs and Alcohol” www.zkchiro.com 2150 E. 1st Street Grimes, IA 515-986-1783 “We proudly support preventative education for our youth!” Teens who abuse their girlfriends or boyfriends do the same things as adults who abuse their partners. Teen dating violence is just as serious as adult domestic violence. And it’s common. About 2 in 10 teen girls say they have been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. About 1 in 10 teen boys report abuse in dating relationships. Photo Source: kootation.com TEEN RELATIONSHIPS In adult domestic violence, women are more often the victim. In teen relationship abuse, both boys and girls report abuse about equally. But boys tend to start the violence more often and use greater force. • Pressure you to have or force you to have unprotected sex? • Constantly text you or call you to find out where you are and who you’re with? You might think that’s about caring, but it’s really about controlling your relationship. Abusive relationships have good times and bad times. Part of what makes dating violence so confusing is that there is love mixed with the abuse. This can make it hard to tell if you’re really