Teen Dating Violence Awareness

<p>81%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12-18</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>72%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers