A group of students from the University of Maryland created a PSA to remind us that abuse isn’t just physical. It’s a good lesson. Name calling, put downs, mind games are all forms of dating violence and can cause damage.

While people tend to focus more on physical or sexual abuse, all forms of abuse are wrong and dangerous. Learn about the types of abuse and how you can protect yourself on thesafespace.org.

-Published April 23, 2010