Teen Dating Violence

"You made me hit you." "I'm sorry, it wont happen again. You know I love you." "I'm the best your gonna get." "If you loved me....." If ever in your lifetime you have heard the previous phrases you have probably witnessed the harsh reality of dating violence. The University of Michigan Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center defines dating violence as " the international use of abusive tactics and physical force in order to obtain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner." Even though teen dating violence is not overly talked about, it is very common. …