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Re-Creation Retreat is a private school for girls founded upon true principles. Our program assists young women on a journey of self discovery and empowerment leading to an understanding and application of principles. These principles when lived, lead to individual accountability, safety, value creation in their own lives and the lives of others, happiness, and positive relationships.

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Dating Abuse

Dating abuse is a HUGE problem in our society today. The statistics indicate that:

1 in 11 teenagers report being a victim of physical dating abuse each year
About 1 in 5 high school girls report having been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.
1 in 3 teens report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked, or otherwise physically hurt by his or her partner.
Research indicates that between 20 to 40 percent of all girls between the ages of 13 and 24 either have been or are currently in an abusive dating relationship.

If you are concerned about your daughters dating relationship, here are some warning signs to be aware of:

bruises, scratches, or other injuries
failing grades
dropping out of school activities
avoiding friends and social events
Indecision
Changes in clothes or makeup
Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Secrecy
Avoiding eye contact
Crying spells or hysteria fits
Constant thoughts about the dating partner
Alcohol or drug use
Anxiety and depression
Sudden changes in mood or personality
Fearfulness around the dating partner or when his name is mentioned

These are warning signs of an abusive person:

Wants to get serious in the relationship quickly
Will not take "no" for an answer
Is jealous and possessive
Makes all of the decisions
Dismisses other peoples feelings or opinions
Wants to control a person's friends and activities
Puts constant pressure on someone
Demands to know where someone is all of the time
Uses guilt trips "if you really loved me, you would..."
Feels that he deserves unconditional love and support
Apologizes for violent behavior and does it again

Most of the available information regarding dating abuse focuses on education and prevention of abusive relationships. However, if your daughter is already in an abusive relationship, she may find if very difficult, even impossible to get out of. As a parent you may have found yourself somewhat powerless in trying to end your daughters relationship. Unfortunately our social and legal systems are not very supportive of parents or victims of dating abuse and many times do additional harm by re-victimizing the victim.

At Re-Creation Retreat, we specialize in working with young women who have been or are in abusive dating relationships. If you would like to talk to a representative or counselor with Re-Creation Retreat regarding your daughters relationship and how our program may help, please contact us at 1-435-691-0856 (24 HR) or 928-643-6000.

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