(Summit Pointe 69) Be Aware of Teen Dating Violence Warning Signs

(Summit Pointe 69) Be Aware of Teen Dating Violence Warning Signs
(Summit Pointe 69) Be Aware of Teen Dating Violence Warning Signs

Young love is wonderful – to experience and to witness. But, as we learn in this Summit Pointe episode, young people (and even adults!) can be whisked away by love's euphoria, limiting the ability to notice red flags.

Summit Pointe Homebased Caseworker Brandi tells us those red flags can even be more serious, leading to an unhealthy, controlling relationship – maybe even violence. Click to listen and understand the warning signs.

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Summit Pointe Podcast 69 is a Livemic Communications production. 

Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is pioneering Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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