12 Questions
What is the estimated number of high school students nationwide who experience abuse from a partner in a single year?
1.5 million
What percentage of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse?
33%
Which state has a law that specifically allows minors to apply for a protection order?
New Hampshire
What percentage of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue?
81%
What is the age range when violent behavior in youth typically begins?
12-18
What percentage of eighth and ninth graders are considered to be 'dating'?
72%
Match the following age ranges with the corresponding information about teen dating violence:
16-24 = experience the highest per capita rate of intimate violence 12-18 = typically begins violent behavior eighth and ninth graders = 72% are considered to be 'dating' high school students = nearly 1.5 million experience abuse from a partner in a year
Match the following percentages with the corresponding information about teen dating violence:
33% = of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse 72% = of eighth and ninth graders are considered to be 'dating' 81% = of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue 1 in 3 = adolescents in the U.S. are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner
Match the following categories with the corresponding information about teen dating violence:
Number of states = do not include dating relationships in their definition of domestic violence Number of teens = who are text messaged 10, 20, or 30 times an hour by a partner inquiring where they are, what they’re doing, or who they’re with Age range = when violent behavior in youth typically begins Consequences = put victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, and domestic violence
Match the following information with the corresponding state:
New Hampshire = has the highest per capita rate of intimate violence 8 states = do not include dating relationships in their definition of domestic violence Other states = have a law that specifically allows minors to apply for a protection order
Match the following percentages with the corresponding information about teen dating violence:
1 in 3 = adolescents in the U.S. are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner 20 per 1,000 = women ages 16-24 experience intimate violence 33% = of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse 81% = of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue
Match the following information with the corresponding category:
Confusion about the law and desire for confidentiality = barriers to seeking help for an abused teen Substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, and domestic violence = consequences of violent relationships Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide = experience abuse from a partner in a year Text messaged 10, 20, or 30 times an hour = behavior exhibited by an abusive partner
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