Facts about Teen Dating Violence

Some facts that every parent should know about teen dating violence is that 72% of eighth and ninth graders reportedly “date by the time they are in high school, 54% of students report dating violence amongst their peers. And, 1 in 5 high school girls have been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.

Teen Dating violence has the same look, feel and sometimes the same consequences that adult domestic violence has; emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse all exist in teen dating violence.

According to the FBI, 20% of homicide victims are between the ages of fifteen and twenty four.

Victims of dating violence are not only at increased risk for injury, they are also more likely to engage in binge drinking, suicide attempts, physical fights, and sexual activity.

One out of every three women murdered in the United States each year is killed by a husband or boyfriend. Even if an abusive boyfriend does not intend to kill his girlfriend, he can accidentally kill her with hard shoves and threats with a weapon.

Many victims of dating violence believe their partner’s violence is a sign of love. The fact is jealousy and violence is not a sign of love.

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