Domestic Violence | A Growing Problem





Think that it won't happen to you? Think that only adults are the ones who are the victims of domestic violence?
Well, you are thinking WRONG!!





Domestic violence is a growing problem these days, not only in the adult relationships that you might traditionally see it but it is also occurring in our high schools!

What makes these young adults become violent?

What can we do to prevent it?

This web page was created to be used as a tool to help young adults become aware of some of the clues that might hint off domestic violence.

Along with some information on domestic violence, there will be some links to other pages that also have information on this important issue that has to be taken seriously.




Most relationships start out dates, dances, and just plain chilling around the house. Everything is cute and cuddly when you are with the person that you care about.
But what is going on in their head?




Some of the warning signs are easy to go unnoticed.

  • Does your teen daughter's boyfriend tell her what to wear?
  • Is he obsessed with her whereabouts, possibly even making her carry a beeper?
  • Does she seem more secretive than in the past?
  • Have her grades dropped?
  • Has she cut herself off from you, her friends, and her interests?
  • Does she have unexplained bruises or injuries?
  • Does your teen son anger easily?
  • Does he act out his anger by punching in walls or knocking over tables?
  • Do he and his girlfriend argue violently over the phone?

Source: Patricia Giggans, executive director, Los Angeles Commission on Assault Against Women






Here are some different links that are related to domestic violence.


Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs


Domestic Violence Info Pages


Domestic Violence Prevention



These are not the only things that can clue off an abusive relationship ... use your own judgment when it comes to domestic violence. If you feel that something even small might lead into something big and dangerous, get some distance between you and your other.

*Take a little break ... don't hang out so much as you usually do. Go out with your other friends more during this time; keep yourself busy!

*Cut back on your calling. If he keeps on calling you, don't pick up, or tell him that you are busy, doing homework or something, and that you will get back to him as soon as you can.





In the end, you might have to take some serious measures for your own safety so that you will not become emotionally or physically hurt.




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