Dating Violence

Dating Violence is any intentional psychological, sexual or physical attack on one partner by the other in a dating relationship. Studies show that Dating Violence is a serious problem in Canada. Dating Violence can happen to anyone, of any age.

Warning Signs of Dating Violence:

• Partner acting jealous or possessive
• Partner decides how you act and how you dress
• Partner keeps you away from family and friends
• Partner breaks or throws objects when angry
• Partner has pressured you to participate in sexual acts
• Partner has hit, slapped, punched, kicked , bit, pushed or spit on you
• Partner has threatened to hurt you or people close to you
• Partner has threatened suicide if you end relationship
• Partner has forced you to watch pornography
• Partner needs to know where you are at all times
• Partner has come from an alcoholic or violent home
• Partner becomes angry when using alcohol or drugs
• Partner degrades, humiliates or insults you
• Partner calls you names
• Partner unwilling to talk about feelings
• Partner blames others for abusive behavior
• Partner does not allow you to work
• Partner ridicules your beliefs and values
• Partner continuously accuses you of flirting or having an affair
• Partner expects sex in return for paying for a date

If you feel you are experiencing dating violence, please call our confidential 24 hour crisis line at (780) 875-0966.