Domestic Violence

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Domestic Violence Self Quiz

Are you going out with someone who...

• gets too serious about the relationship too fast?
• is jealous and possessive?
• won't let you have friends?
• discourages you from spending time with friends or family?
• won't accept you breaking up with him/her?
• tries to control you by giving orders, making all the decisions, or not taking your opinions seriously?
• puts you down in front of friends, or tells you that you would be nothing without him/her?
• makes your family and friends uneasy and concerned for your safety?
• scares you?
• threatens you?
• has a history of fighting, or loses his/her temper quickly?
• grabs, pushes, shoves, or hits you?
• accuses you of cheating or being flirtatious without reason?
• pressures you for sex or is forceful or scary about sex?
• blames his/her behavior on you, other people, alcohol, or drugs?

Do you…

• feel less confident about yourself?
• blame yourself for your boyfriend/girlfriend’s behavior?
• make excuses for him/her?
• hide the truth from others about how s/he is treating you?
• fear what would happen if you tried to end the relationship?
• worry about verbal or physical attacks?

Quiz adapted from In Love and In Danger: A Teen’s Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships (1998) by Barry Levy.