Violent relationships in adolescence increase the risk substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior & further domestic violence.

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Did you know that about 72% of eighth and ninth graders are “dating?” #TeenDatingViolence

The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence.

Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. #TeenDatingViolence

Young women between the ages of 16-24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence — almost triple the national average.

25% of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. #TeenDatingViolence

One in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.

1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. #teendatingviolence

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