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Women Against Abuse
100 South Broad Street, Suite 1341
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215.386.1280
Teen dating violence is controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship. It occurs in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships and can include any combination of verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Roughly one in three teens reports experiencing violence in a dating relationship.
The dangerous effects of teen dating violence and sexual assault continue even when the violence has ended. Victims are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors, including binge drinking, cocaine use, suicide attempts, and eating disorders.
Approximately 1 in 3 girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner.
Over 40% of abusive incidents happen in a school building or on school grounds
The technology (facebook, twitter, blogging, text messaging, etc.) that tweens and teens use allows Teen Dating Violence to increase in pervasiveness, but remain more hidden than ever.
Only 3% of students who experience dating violence tell an authority figure, while 60% tell a friend.
Click here for resources for teens experiencing dating violence
100 South Broad Street, Suite 1341
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215.386.1280