Anyone who has ever known a teenager knows that they aren’t exactly open with their parents regarding their personal lives, but when it comes to teen victims of abuse, they often hide their abuse from their parents and their friends alike. Parents can be proactive by getting to know their teen’s friends and romantic interests, asking questions and opening a dialogue, acknowledging and addressing any changes in their kid’s behavior, and not avoiding topics that make them uncomfortable. That said, it can be a challenge to approach a teen successfully about a sensitive issue without causing them to shut down.