Identify indicators of teen dating violence and recommended interventions.

• A. Controlling or fearful partner behavior; physical or sexual violence; isolation; coercion; early pregnancy; intervene with safety planning, school-based support, counseling, and referral to specialized services
• B. Only verbal arguments with no safety concerns
• C. Dating violence is rare and does not require school involvement
• D. Interventions should avoid school-based support

Answer: (A)

Recognizing teen dating violence involves spotting patterns of control, fear, and harm that put a teen at risk. Indicators include controlling or fearful partner behavior, physical or sexual violence, isolation from friends or family, coercion, and even early pregnancy. The recommended interventions address both safety and ongoing support: safety planning to reduce immediate danger, school-based support to connect the teen with trusted adults and resources, counseling to process abuse and change dynamics, and referrals to specialized services such as domestic violence programs or healthcare providers. This comprehensive approach reflects how violence can escalate and the multiple points of support that schools and communities can offer.

Other options don’t fit because they minimize risk or exclude important supports. Verbal arguments with no safety concerns fail to acknowledge the potential for physical or sexual harm. Claiming dating violence is rare and does not require school involvement ignores the realities many teens face and the role schools play in identification and helping students access resources. Advising against school-based support removes a critical access point for safety planning and ongoing help.