Are you, or someone you know, in a Toxic Relationship?
Toxic Love Signs
WHAT IS A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP?
Relationships characterised by physical or verbal abuse undoubtedly fall under the category of toxic. Nevertheless, there are additional, less evident indicators of toxicity in a relationship.
The Power and Control Wheel in Young People explains the layers of intimate abuse and the tactics a partner may use to keep the other partner in the relationship. There are more subtle actions that take place over time such as intimidation and peer pressure, whilst there are more recognisable actions including sexual and physical violence. Technology is also used in intimate abuse, such as monitoring devices to track a partner’s movements. Explore the wheel to learn more about abusive behaviours in young people.
WHAT IS A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP?
See what a healthy relationship looks like and click through to the Equality Wheel.
Quick Facts
Young women (18–34 years) experience significantly higher rates of physical and sexual violence than women in older age groups.
1 in 3 young people aged 16-19 years have experienced some type of image-based abuse such as ‘revenge pornography’.
1 in 6 women experience abuse before the age of 15.
1 in 4 young people think it’s normal for a guys to participate in sexual persuasion.
Women are nearly three times more likely than men to experience violence from an intimate partner.
1 in 4 women (23%) have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner since age 15.
1 in 4 women (23%) have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner since the age of 15.
1 in 3 young people don’t think controlling someone is a form of violence.
“This campaign teaches young people about healthy relationships, consent, and respect, providing them the necessary knowledge and tools to recognise the signs of coercive control, break the cycle, and become advocates for positive change”
