Youth and Relationship Violence

Relationship violence is any act or pattern of controlling behaviour. Relationship violence can happen in public and private spaces, or online. It can take many forms and also be called sexual violence, sexual assault or abuse.

All forms of dating violence are NOT OK and are NEVER the fault of the victim.

ANYONE can experience abuse in a relationship. It can happen between people in romantic or casual relationships, between friends or people at home, school or work. It’s much more likely to happen with someone you know and not a stranger. 

Find information, tools, and community supports to address relationship violence.


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  1. https://www.wechu.org/school-health/violence-and-bullying/youth-relationship-violence
  2. https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/online-safety-101-what-every-woman-and-girl-should-know
  3. https://www.wechu.org/violence-and-bullying/may-sexual-assault-prevention-month-ontario
  4. https://www.wechu.org/school-health/violence-and-bullying/youth-relationship-violence/parents
  5. https://www.wechu.org/school-health/violence-and-bullying/youth-relationship-violence/parents
  6. https://www.wechu.org/school-health/violence-and-bullying/youth-relationship-violence/youth
  7. https://www.wechu.org/school-health/violence-and-bullying/youth-relationship-violence/youth
  8. https://www.wechu.org/tags/consent
  9. https://www.wechu.org/tags/mental-health