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Teen dating violence or relationship abuse is the use of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal force by
one dating partner towards another dating partner. Abuse can cause injury and even death but it doesn't
have to be physical. It can take many different forms including threats, constant text messaging or instant
messaging, insults, isolation from family and friends, sexual abuse, name-calling, emotional abuse and
controlling a partner's behavior and appearance. It can happen to anyone, at any age, no matter what their
race, religion, sexual orientation, level of education or economic background may be.
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