National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, highlighting that 72% of eighth and ninth graders are 'dating,' with 1 in 3 girls experiencing some form of abuse. Teen dating violence can have severe long-term effects, including an increased risk for substance abuse, mental health issues, and further domestic violence, yet only 33% of affected teens report the abuse. Resources and support are available for those in abusive relationships.
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- 1. February National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month
- 2. 72% of eighth and ninth graders are “dating” Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18.
- 3. 1 in 3 girls is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner In a single year, nearly 1.5 million high school students experience physical abuse.
- 4. 26% of teen girls report repeated verbal abuse Dating abuse can mean many things, and it’s not always physical.
- 5. 1 in 3 teens who have been in a relationship (30%) say they’ve been text messaged 10, 20, or 30 times an hour by a partner finding out where they are, what they’re doing, or who they’re with You have no responsibility to your dating partner for where you are or who you hang out with in your free time.
- 6. 1 in 10 teens report that a partner has shared private or embarrassing pictures/videos It is illegal to take and send a naked photo of yourself under the age of 18.
- 7. 58% of rape victims report being raped between the ages of 12-24 84% of all rape victims know the person that raped them.
- 8. Teen Dating Violence can put the victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior and further Domestic Violence Teen dating violence has long-lasting effects beyond the initial abuse.
- 9. Only 33% of teens who were in an abusive relationship told anyone about the abuse If you or a friend is in an abusive relationship, please talk to someone. Resource information is available on the next slide.
- 10. Jane B. Conn, VFC Director Megan Crouch, VFC Prevention Education Coordinator Pat Clark, VFC Prevention Education Specialist Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence http://www.oaesv.org/ National Teen Dating Violence Helpline http://www.loveisrespect.org/ 1-866-331-9474 Find us at: www.arcshelter.org www.facebook.com/ViolenceFreeCoalition Crisis Hotline: 1-888-860-4084 “This publication/material was supported by the 5VF1CE001114-3 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessary represent the official views of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention