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

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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

Think your teen knows how to spot the signs of #datingviolence? Have them take this quiz to see. http://t.co/6tSp8qOilC

Today is “It’s Time to Talk Day!” Encourage your teens to speak up about dating violence!! http://t.co/7kYVZsBHj4