Learning how to spot the signs of an abusive relationship can make a dramatic impact on the lives of teens suffering from dating violence – and could also save lives.

According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), teen dating violence includes the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence that may occur within a relationship.

According to loveisrespect.org, these are the statistics: HOPE can help.

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The commemorative month was born from the tragic death of Peggy Klinke, a woman who was murdered by a stalker in 2003.

Debbie Riddle, Peggy Klinke’s sister, reached out to the Stalking Resource Center to ask how she could help improve law enforcement’s response to stalking.

It is important to understand and recognize the signs of teen dating violence.

HOPE provides free programs to schools, community and civic groups.

HOPE also provides free and confidential services to victims of teen dating violence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dating violence is not about love, it is about power and control.

“Dating violence involves a pattern of behaviors that one partner uses to try to control the other.