This is ABUSE

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POLL RESULTS

Take a look below at the responses to the poll so far. Are you surprised at the results or are they what you expected? Check out the "Did you know" section at the bottom to see what the experts have to say.

Q:Does your gf/bf call you hurtful names?

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Did you know?

Constant put downs, humiliation and verbal abuse will have long-term effects on your mental health and self-confidence.

It's not acceptable to be treated this way and you don't have to stand for it. Did you know that in a recent NSPCC* survey nearly 3/4 of girls reported being on the receiving end of some sort of emotional partner violence?

Abuse can happen to anyone, boy or girl, in all sorts of situations

Watch the videos below and see if any of these situations look familiar. Would you realise if you were being abused? Could you stop yourself if you were the abuser? Choose what you would do in each scenario and find out if you or anyone you know needs help.

  • Bedroom

    Is controlling who a partner sees or speaks to abuse?

    [264 comments]

  • MTV

    What do you think? Do you agree with what Coverdrive and Ruff Diamondz have to say about abuse in relationships?

    [9 comments]

  • Party

    Is putting pressure on someone to have sex abuse?

    [119 comments]

  • School

    Is bullying, controlling and putting a partner down abuse?

    [143 comments]

  • Takeaway

    Is insulting and threatening a partner with violence abuse?

    [246 comments]

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