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Domestic Abuse
Prevention
To prevent injury from domestic violence
- Be alert to warning signs, such as threats or drunkenness. Being alert may help you avoid a dangerous situation. If you cannot predict when violence may occur, Reference know how to stay safe during an emergency.
- Think about what you need to do to Reference get ready to leave a violent situation.
- Take steps to Reference stay safe after you have left an abusive relationship. Contact the police to get a restraining order if your abuser continues to pursue you, threaten you, or act violently toward you.
It's also important to watch for Reference signs of teen relationship abuse in your teen so you can help him or her with any problems.
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