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What is voices VOICES is a Big Lottery funded project which works with young people aged 12 -18 years to develop an understanding of domestic abuse, deliver preventative education work around healthy & unhealthy relationships and give young people a safe place to have their voices heard. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? THE RELATIONSHIP IS BASED ON POWER AND CONTROL AND CAN INCLUDE: • Unpredictable behaviour • Isolation • Emotional abuse • Physical & sexual abuse • Force & threats • Shame & blame • Lies • Checking your phone / computer unhealthy relationships • Have low self-esteem • Have symptoms of depression and/or anxiety • Binge drink, take drugs, smoke • Have eating disorders • Self-harm and/or have suicidal thoughts • Have poor attendance and achievement in school • Have STI’s effects TEENS IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS ARE MORE LIKELY TO: 24 HR DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE HELPLINE 0808 802 1414 MEN’S ADVISORY PROJECT (MAP) 028 9024 1929 THE ROWAN (Regional Sexual Assault Centre For NI) 0800 389 4424 CHILDLINE 0800 11 11 PSNI (In an emergency ring 999) - 101 talk WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP OR WHO CAN I TALK TO? Helping you to recognise the difference between a healthy & unhealthy relationship, build your self-esteem and get the right support HEADING FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS #YOURVOICEMATTERS • Trust • Support • Love • Commitment • Partnership • Honesty • Understanding • Freedom Healthy relationships WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? EQUAL, CONSENSUAL AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS CONSIST OF: 36% of girls & 11% of boys had been pressured to send a nude or sexual image of themselves 42% of teenagers experience some form of abusive (unhealthy) behaviour You are in control of your own body; Real partners respect your boundaries Respect means listening to you when you say “No” or “Stop”; Consent is an active “yes” Did you know? • Keep things in perspective • Have goals & work towards them • Nurture a positive view of yourself • Volunteer or try something new • Take steps to lead a healthy lifestyle • Be accepting of change • Communicate regularly & effectively • Have a support network Resilience THERE ARE MANY WAYS WE CAN PRACTICE BUILDING OUR RESILIENCE AND INCREASE OUR SELF-ESTEEM:
