What abuse in relationships looks like: A note to YA and NA readers, watch these

Please share with pre-teens and teens who read YA books! Dating/relationship violence among youth is on the rise. No excuses. End it.

Originally posted on Literary Ames:

Considering the alarming number of YA and New Adult books marketing abusive heterosexual relationships as romantic, here’s something to educate the masses who are seduced by the abusive arseholes that are the heroes.

This is Abuse is a campaign launched by the UK government to inform and support victims of abuse in relationships specifically targeted at young people. There’s even an FAQ to help you identify it and advice on how to tackle specific situations.

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