YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - If you have a teenager who is dating someone, would you know the warning signs of them being in an abusive relationship?

One woman is using her own experiences as a springboard to create a dialogue about this important topic.

Gabriella Kreuz, a Cleveland Indians host, spoke to students at Ursuline High School about teen dating violence in a program she calls "Love Doesn't Shove."

"My own experience with violence kind of inspired it, but I felt it was a topic that isn't always discussed in schools," said Kreuz. "Maybe we think it's common sense how to treat someone with love and respect, but since not everyone comes from the same home environment, they might not be able to identify behavior that is healthy or unhealthy."

Kreuz said emotional abuse is a precursor to physical abuse.

One person may start being manipulative or controlling.

"Making a partner jealous, going out of their way to, if they are feeling insecure, to try to hurt the other person. A lot of that can play out on social media," said Kreuz. "Maybe they aren't hanging out with the same people. Are they late for anything? Are they showing up to school, showing up to practice they committed to? Any changes in behavior like that, maybe they've become defensive at home."

Help can be found online anonymously if needed through hotlines.

Kreuz also said teens could approach a trusted adult to ask for help.