Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is spreading the word among teens about digital forms of dating abuse.
Kilmartin says that as part of a national campaign called "That's Not Cool," he wants teens to recognize the signs of digital dating abuse. The campaign was created by Futures Without Violence.
Kilmartin says digital dating abuse includes unwanted, repeated calls or text messages, breaking into e-mail or social networking accounts or being pressured to send private or embarrassing pictures or videos.
Kilmartin says February is Teen Dating Awareness Month.
He cites statistics saying one in four teens in a relationship say they have been called names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones and texting.
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Published: February 06, 2012
Published: February 06, 2012
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