Teen Dating Violence

 

Most parts of India view relationships as those that should end up in marriage and view marriage as a union of two families and not two people. Dating is discouraged and also criticized in our culture.

 

Many teenagers cannot tell their parents about their relationship problems due to the fear of being punished. Due to this, many teens are at risk of being in unhealthy relationships.

 

Any person can be a victim or perpetrator of abuse regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual practices. However, girls are more likely to face violence, mainly because girls are taught to adjust and remain silent even if their partner is abusive and dominating from time immemorial. The notion of the ‘good girl’ who bears all the brunt of being abused by her partner and in-laws is not unusual in our society. In fact, it has become the theme of many televised TV serials and has become an accepted norm of Indian culture. Many married or dating women face violence in some form or the other. For teen dating violence prevention, it is important to teach girls to stand up for themselves and ask for help when needed.

 

Teen dating violence includes physical, psychological, digital, and sexual abuse in an existing or previous relationship. It can be in-person or online. Online forms of violence include messages or videos that make the victim feel uncomfortable, stalking, and cyberbullying.

 

Dr Duru Shah, the Founder Trustee of the ‘Too Shy To Ask’ initiative, has created a film on Gender Violence apt for the Indian scenario.

Another short film named Sunshine by BBDO New York aims to create awareness about teen dating abuse. The film aims to highlight that not all abuse is physical.

 

Teen dating violence comes under five broad headings that are indicators or red flags in a relationship. One must stop being in such a relationship when one notices these signs of an abusive relationship. Violence and possessiveness in the name of being protective are not normal but are rather signs of a toxic relationship. Violence can be:

 

  • Physical Violence
  • Mental or Emotional Violence
  • Sexual Violence
  • Financial Violence
  • Digital Violence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour confidential service for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse. Advocates are available at 1-800-799-SAFE and through online chatting at www.TheHotline.org. All calls are free and confidential.

Help available  on

Contact

National Commission for Women Helpline

7827170170

Central Social Welfare Board -Police Helpline

1091/ 1291, (011) 23317004

Shakti Shalini

10920

Shakti Shalini - women's shelter

(011) 24373736/ 24373737

SAARTHAK

(011) 26853846/ 26524061

All India Women's Conference

10921/ (011) 23389680

JAGORI

(011) 26692700
+918800996640

Joint Women's Programme (also has branches in Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai)

(011) 24619821

Sakshi - violence intervention center

(0124) 2562336/ 5018873

Saheli - a women's organization

(011) 24616485 (Saturdays)

Nirmal Niketan

(011) 27859158

Nari Raksha Samiti

(011) 23973949

RAHI Recovering and Healing from Incest. A support centre for women survivors of child sexual abuse

(011) 26238466/ 26224042, 26227647

Source :  National Commission for women

For women in distress:

 

 

Help Available on

Contact

Navjyoti Addiction Helpline

+91-99965-53638

Sharan Drug Drop Helpline Centre

Tel & WhatsApp: +91 97691 17747 / 7499417038 (Working hours: Mon-Sat: 10am to 6pm)

Source : National commission for women

 

For legal aid

Help Available on

Contact

Majlis

07506732641

Human Rights Law Network runs Madhyam Helpline and provide Legal Services

(011) 24316922/ 24324503

Lawyers Collective Women’s Rights Initiative LC WRI runs a pro-bono legal aid cell for domestic violence cases

(011) 24373993/ 24372923

MARG (Multiple Action Research Group)

(011) 26497483 / 26496925

Delhi Police HELPLINE

1091

Delhi Commission for Women

(011) 23379181/ 23370597

Women's Cell, Delhi Police

See Link

National Human Rights Commission

(011) 23385368/9810298900

Pratidhi

(011) 22527259

Information and Services related with AIDS : Govt AIDS Helpline

1097

Child Line- is a 24-hour, FREE, nation-wide phone outreach emergency helpline for children in need of care and protection. for more information Click here

1098

CATS - Centralized Ambulance for Trauma Services - Delhi Govt.

1099

Counselling Services on Women in Distress - Organized by Delhi Police

3317004

Sarthak - Career Guidance and Counselling for young people

9628052777, 9628019278, 9628019279

Helpline on Breathing Problems - Organized by Better Breathers Club of India

9628015969, 9632154536, 9628005278

Hotline for Brain Attack

5792090, 5794733

State-wise women helpline number

State/UT

Women Helpline No.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

1144, 18003451144

Andhra Pradesh

181 , 040-27853508, 040-23320539

Arunachal Pradesh

181

Assam

100

Bihar

181 , 18003456247 / 0612-2320047 / 2214318

Chandigarh

181 , 100,1091, 0172-2741174

Chhattisgarh

181

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

0260-2633001, 100

Daman and Diu

181, 100

NCT of Delhi

181, 1091, 100

Goa

1091

Gujarat

181 , 1091

Haryana

181 , 1091, 0124-2335100

Himachal Pradesh

100

Jammu and Kashmir

1091, 100

Jharkhand

181,  9771432103 (toll-free no.)

Karnataka

1091, 0821-2418400, 100

Kerala

181,  1091, 9995399953

Lakshadweep

100

Madhya Pradesh

181,  1090

Maharashtra

181,  1091, 103

Manipur

100

Meghalaya

181,  100

Mizoram

181,  100

Nagaland

181,  100

Odisha

181,  1091

Puducherry

181,  1091

Punjab

181,  1043, 109, 9781101091

Rajasthan

1800-1200020, 1091

Sikkim

181,

Tamil Nadu

1091, 044–28592750

Telangana

1091

Tripura

1091

Uttar Pradesh

181,  1090

Uttarakhand

181,  1090

West Bengal

181,  1091

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