A Piatt County non-profit is promoting Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Willow Tree Missions in Piatt County is promoting February's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and it is something that many teens deal with in navigating relationships as young but people but not many teens say anything about it. That's according to the agency's Susan Houston on the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday.... 

According to Houston, a healthy relationship for teens should have good communication with respect in several aspects. Digital communication and the boundaries around social media are very important. 

Houston says unhealthy relationships will be dominated by one party making all the decisions and have everything be the way they want it.

For parents, guardians, or those that encounter teens regularly, Houston says several things can be a tip-off to a teen that is in an abusive relationship. She points to sudden changes in behaviors that can be a sign of an abusive relationship. Additionally, teens that become isolated from friends can be a sign of an abusive relationship.

If you suspect your child or a young person close to you might be in an abusive situation, Houston recommends talking with that individual about your concerns. If you need further resources, she points folks to womensrespect.org. She calls this a great resource they recommend frequently to those that come to them with concerns about relationships. 

Houston also recommends loveisrespect.org.