C.A.R.E.S
Crisis and Referral Emergency Services
355 East 5th St.
Lovell, WY 82431
cares2@tctwest.net
Tel: 307-548-2330
Fax: 307-548-2330
P.O. Box 288, 420 W. C St.
Basin, WY 82410
cares@tctwest.net
Tel: 307-568-3334
Fax: 307-568-3377
"Love is not a leash"
- I have the right to be treated with respect and not be criticized.
- I have the right to have a partner who values me for me, encourages me, and wants the best for me.
- ​I have the right to be safe.
- I have the right to maintain my own body, feelings, property, opinions, boundaries, and privacy.
- I have the right to be listened to seriously.
- I have the right to disagree, assert myself respectfully, and say "no" without feeling guilty.
- I have the right to not be abused: Physically, emotionally, or sexually.
- I have the right to keep my relationships with friends and family.
- I have the right to have my needs be as important as my partner's needs and not be my partner's property or servant.
- I have the right to have a partner who gives as much to me as I give to him/her.
- ​I have the right to decide how much time I want to spend with my partner.
- I have the right to pay my own way.
- I have the right to not take responsibility for my partner's behavior, choices, mistakes, and any acts of violence.
- I have the right to set my own priorities, make my own decisions, and grow uniquely as an individual.
- I have the right to fall out of love or leave any relationship.
Dating Violence
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Warning Signs
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It can be difficult to tell the difference between a healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationship. While there are many warning signs of abuse, here are ten of the most common to look for:
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- Checking your cell phone or email without permission.
- Constant put-downs.
- Extreme jealousy or insecurity.
- Explosive temper.
- Isolating you from family or friends.
- Making false accusations.
- Mood swings.
- Physically hurting you in any way.
- Possessiveness.
- Telling you what to do.
It's important to remember that no two relationships are the same and these behaviors occur across what we call the "Relationship Spectrum." If you or someone you know sees the warning signs in their relationship, help is available.
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If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please talk to someone; a parent, a teacher, a friends parents, advocate, just to anyone until someone listens and helps.