80% of teens stay in the
80% of teens stay in the abusive relationship. Let them know that it’s not normal for a relationship to be abusive. http://t.co/2FTV6Jstln
A teen’s confusion abou
A teen’s confusion about the law & their desire for confidentiality are 2 of the most significant barriers stopping them from seeking help.
A teen’s confusion abou
A teen’s confusion about the law and their desire for confidentiality are two of the most significant barriers stopping young victims of…
81% of parents believe te
81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue. #TeenDatingViolence
Only 33% of teens who wer
Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse. #TeenDatingViolence
Currently only one juveni
Currently only one juvenile domestic violence court in the country focuses exclusively on teen dating violence.
New Hampshire is the only
New Hampshire is the only state where the law specifically allows a minor of any age to apply for a protection order. #TeenDatingViolence
Eight states currently do
Eight states currently do not include dating relationships in their definition of domestic violence. #TeenDatingViolence
61% of all ‘sexters’
61% of all ‘sexters’ who have sent nude images admit that they were pressured to do it at least once. #TeenDatingViolence
Approximately 22% of high
Approximately 22% of high-school age teens and 33% of college-age students (ages 18 to 24) have been involved in a form of nude sexting.