Over 1 in 4 teens have been

assaulted by their dates.

1 out 3 high school students will

experience dating violence before
they graduate.

Nearly 2 out 4 teenage mothers

have experienced abuse in their
relationships.

Nationally, homicide is the second

leading cause of death among
women age 15 to 19 years.

Teens of all ages, boys and girls

can both be victims & abusers,
rich and poor, gay and straight.

Teen Dating Violence affects

everyone equally.

Relationship violence
happens to teenagers too

een Services Advocates from Domestic Violence Solutions are available year-round for presentations on teen
elationship issues. We provide interactive activities, and videos in the high schools, Jr. High schools and any
rofessional settings. These include a variety of related topics, including jealousy, communication, power and
ontrol, sexual harassment, and of course description of all types of abuse.
nglish and Spanish speaking advocates can also train teachers, service providers, parent groups, to recognize
otential red flags in the child and students. Advocates are available to anyone who is concerned with the
roblem of teen abusive relationships. For more information or to schedule presentations or workshops call our
rogram coordinator at (805) 564-3300.

bout Domestic Violence Solutions Teen Program

Youre Not
Alone!

Classroom Presentations
& DV Awareness Training In
Your Communities

A Program of Domestic Violence

Solutions for Santa Barbara County

805-564-3300

www.dvsolutions.org

Mandy, 17 said I always thought it was my fault when

my partner was upset. I deserved what I got, because
he loved me and only wanted what was best for me. I
didnt listen until my younger sister got into a similar
situation, and I saw how wrong it was for her and that I
needed to help myself too.
Victor, 13 said When I head to school I have to get
myself in the mindset to be rough and tough because
thats what boys are expected to be like; I need no
help, nothing can hurt me and I am in control.
Juan, 18 said Relationships at school are hard, I mean
how do you know what is expected these days of a
real man because the moment you are nice to a girl
you are considered a wimp, so you got to play it tough.
I didnt learn to be myself until I got away from school:
My advice; be yourself, respect yourself and others and
surprisingly others will respect for it!

Break the
Cycle of Violence
Lisa, 16 y/o said When you are caught in the cycle of
violence, you have this hope that things will eventually
get better. You try the best you can to help the
relationship and your partner, but you have to realize
that they can only change themselves. You need to
know when the time has come to put yourself first!
This cycle shows how easy it is to get sucked into the
pattern of abuse.

DVS Teen & Volunteer Programs: 805-564-3300

Emotional Abuse:
Humiliation in front of others, put downs
Jealousy and possessiveness
Controlling where you go, how you dress, who you
talk to.
Intimidation/Posturing: Making you afraid
with a look
Blame: Nothing is ever their fault

If you find any of these in your relationship, you may

want to talk to someone to be sure you are not in an
abusive relationship or overstepping your rights in a
relationship!

24-HOUR CRISIS LINES

Call 911 if you are in

immediate danger!

The following are all signs of abuse. Some you may

know, some may surprise you:

Physical Abuse:
Hitting, slapping, pushing
Smashing things
Driving recklessly to scare you
Forcing you to do something you dont want to do
(i.e. sex, drugs, alcohol)

Domestic Violence Solutions and the agencies below

offer services and information just for teens. You can
call without giving your name!

Santa Barbara 805-964-5245

Lompoc 805-736-0965
Santa Maria 805-925-2160
SB Rape Crisis Center 805-564-3696
Pacific Pride Foundation 805-963-3636
SB Teen Legal Clinic 805-560-9820
Teen Safety 805-963-8775

Confused
about your Rights?

Hurting someone physically or threatening to hurt

them is a criminal offense:

Love, hope and fear keep the cycle going

and make it hard to end the abusive
relationship

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Education code section 48915, subdivision (a), requires

the principal to recommend expulsion for a student
causing physical injury to another person, expect in self
defense.
It is unlawful for a student to commit any act that
causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm
or personal degradation resulting in physical or mental
harm to any fellow students. (Misdemeanor, Ed. Code
32051)
It is unlawful to harass another student. (Misdemeanor
or felony, penal code 6446.9)