Teens & Dating

Dating Violence

Power and Control in Dating

For Parents

DATING VIOLENCE
Personal Rights in a Relationship

  1. THE RIGHT to refuse requests without having to feel guilty or selfish.
  2. THE RIGHT to express my feelings, including anger, as long as I don't violate the rights of others.
  3. THE RIGHT to be competitive and to achieve.
  4. THE RIGHT to have my needs be as important as the needs of other people.
  5. THE RIGHT to decide which activities will fulfill my needs.
  6. THE RIGHT to make mistakes and be responsible for them.
  7. THE RIGHT to have my opinions given the same respect and consideration as others'.
  8. THE RIGHT to change my mind.
  9. THE RIGHT to be independent.
  10. THE RIGHT to be treated with respect.
  11. THE RIGHT to be cooperative and giving and not be taken advantage of.
  12. THE RIGHT to be safe.