Dating Matters is a teen dating violence prevention model developed by CDC to stop teen dating violence before it starts. CDCs DASH works to promote environments where youth can gain fundamental health knowledge and skills, establish healthy behaviors for a lifetime, and connect to health services.

What is the CDC domestic violence?

Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. An intimate partner can be a current or former spouse or a dating partner. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.

What are some suggestions for reducing violence in intimate relationships?

These strategies include teaching safe and healthy relationship skills; engaging influential adults and peers; disrupting the developmental pathways toward IPV; creating protective environments; strengthening economic supports for families; and supporting survivors to increase safety and lessen harms.

What are signs of intimate partner violence?

Signs to Watch Out ForThey use physical aggression. They are unpredictable. They are often jealous, suspicious, and/or angry – even if they have no reason to be.They control their partners time. They control their partners money. They use verbal threats. They isolate their partner.More items •Mar 12, 2018