"The Basics": What We Need To Know About Teen Domestic Violence (TDV) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780983223528)

THE BASICS, "What We Need To Know About Teen Dating Violence" (TDV) is a short read for the youth between ten years of age and above. THE BASICS is straight and to the point. THE BASICS cover understanding teen dating violence as well as explain in details the Teen Power & Control Wheel. The Teen Power & Control Wheel was designed to explain the different types of abuses that fall under TDV. Most teen victims only recognize abuse as the physical aspect; but in reality abuse comes in many forms which needs to be understood by today's youth. THE BASICS talks about how one can achieve the goal of getting out of these unhealthy situations. THE BASICS also give reasons why some teens stay in abusive relationships. I feel by understanding why one chooses to stay can help love ones try to have empathy when addressing the problem. Last but not least the DATING BILL OF RIGHTS, which explain what your rights are when it come to dating. Unhealthy relationships behaviors often start early and lead to a lifetime of abuse. Domestic violence does not only affect adults, it is now the reality of our youth. Every student, parent and teacher needs to be aware of teen dating violence everyday. Each year one in five adolescent's reports being a victim of verbal or emotional abuse. Verbal and emotional abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse, if not worst. As one wise person once said; tell a young lady she is beautiful she will believe it for a minute, tell a young lady she is worthless she will remember it for the rest of her life. Knowledge Is Power & Love Does NOT Hurt. AIR HUGS

Author: Kesha Latrell Stowe-Spence
ISBN-10: 0983223521
ISBN-13: 9780983223528
Publisher: Elizeke
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2014
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d