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Everyone deserves respect. You gotta give it to get it.

That's why I treat my girl the way I expect her to treat me - as an equal.

My friend won't let his girl chill with her guy friends. I told him:

Love is respect. Everyone can choose who they want to hang out with.

I respect my girlfriend, so I choose not to be tight on her.

Everyone has a right to their own life and privacy.

Last night I heard my friend talking trash to his girl. I told him:

That's not cool. You should treat your girl with respect. Words can be abusive, even if you're not putting your hands on each other.

My friend said he put his girl in her place by threatening to ruin her reputation. I said:

Hey man, you're girl should feel safe with
you and not scared of you. Threats are abusive.

Resources

This is a collection of useful resources that you can use to help put an end to teen dating violence.

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
FCADV operates the statewide domestic violence hotline. Information is available in English, Spanish, and Creole. From anywhere in Florida, a survivor can access the nearest domestic violence center for emergency services by dialing 1-800-500-1119 and pressing the number 1 after the prompt answers. Legal advice, referrals, and information for victims are available by pressing 3 on the menu. To speak with the FCADV administrative office or obtain resources from the statewide library, press 4 on the menu.
1-800-500-1119
TTY: 1-800-621-4202
http://www.fcadv.org

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Florida Rape Crisis Hotline
1-888-956-7273
http://www.fcasv.org
 

National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
TTY: 1-866-331-8453
http://www.loveisrespect.org
 

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
http://www.ndvh.org

Useful websites for further information
http://www.loveisrespect.org
http://www.chooserespect.org
http://www.breakthecycle.org
http://www.dosomething.org
http://www.thatsnotcool.com
http://www.athinline.org