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Acknowledgements

Charleston City Police Department
WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Family Refuge Center
Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center
Women's Resource Center
WV Depart of Education
WV Foundation for Rape and Information Service
WV Bureau For Public Health
Office of Community and Rural Health Services
Office of Maternal and Child Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services
WV State Police
WV Women's Commission

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Respect Meter - How do you know if you are in a hurtful relationship?

Tips on Avoiding Bad Relationships - Be careful think twice about going out with someone who:

Common Myths About Relationships: - True or False Quiz

What is dating violence - The physical, sexual, emotional and/or verbal abuse of one partner by the other partner.

Warning signs - A list of signs common to abusive and battering personalities.

Examples of How a Partner Tries to Gain Power and Control in a Dating relationship

The Cycle of Violence

Possible Effects of Dating Violence on the Victim

If you are in a bad relationship

Develop a Safety Plan - Deciding Whether or Not to go on a Date, Going on the Date.

What can I do

WV Licensed Domestic Violence Programs

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