These tips can help you escape a violent relationship and protect yourself. You may still care about them, think they may change or not want to be alone. Remember, violence — and violence resulting in death — are most likely to occur when you leave or plan to leave the relationship. You can use Resources Around Me to search for violence and abuse support services in your community. Planning your escape can help you stay safe and get the support you need.

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How to Stay Safe While Dating - Womens Safety, First Date, Dating Tips - AARP
Remember when dating was relatively simple? Technology has changed much of that. While there are still some people who can brag about a meet-cute at a dog park, the rise in online dating has turned traditional courtship on its end. And the exploding number of dating sites and apps allow singles seeking companionship to connect with each other more quickly and easily than ever. So it is no surprise that with so many strangers meeting strangers, the possibility of danger has increased exponentially. Safety must be a top priority for anyone looking for a date in the digital space, stresses Carla VandeWeerd, a University of South Florida professor and lead author of a report that explored the online dating experiences of women 50 and older. Almost a quarter of those polled also said they were concerned for their safety while on a date in the previous 12 months.


10 Dating Safety Rules that Could Save Your Life
Police charged Brice Morrison with kidnapping, rape, and theft of property. Now, advocates have a message. In South Memphis off of Norwood Avenue, a woman tells Memphis police officers she met up with a man over the weekend. She says she met him on the popular dating app Tinder, and knew him as DJ. But within minutes of meeting things turned dangerous.



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