A new campaign has launched to raise awareness of domestic violence in teenage relationships.
If someone constantly puts you down, threatens you or forces you to do something you don’t want to, this is abuse. Some forms of abuse are against the law and it’s not always physical violence. Abuse in relationships can happen to anyone regardless of the type of relationship. Research shows that suffering from abuse in relationships is more common for young women but young men can experience it too. Abuse can harm you physically and emotionally as well as leave you feeling isolated and lonely.
This advert shows an example of abuse:
You can get involved in live debates, check out FAQs and get info on where to go if you recognise signs of abuse in your own or a friend's relationship at http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk
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