It's mid-February, meaning we are in the middle of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month — a time dedicated to spreading information about the prevalence of dating abuse among teenagers. The term "dating violence" can encompass physical, sexual, and psychological forms of violence. It can also refer to stalking or other types of harassment occurring in the context of a dating relationship. Facts & Statistics
Around 10% of teenagers experience some form of dating violence.
Approximately 1/4 of teens in dating relationships have experienced abuse from their partners through technology.
On average, 33% of teenagers report experiencing dating abuse.
Victims of dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences (eg, alcoholism, eating disorders, violent behavior)
More than 40% of college women have reported experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors.
Dating Violence Resources
Love is Respect, which hosts the dating abuse hotline and is the primary organizer of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
DoSomething, an organization fighting sexual harassment and a number of other causes
The National Domestic Violence Hotline, which is available 24/7 to offer support for victims of intimate partner violence Available in our Bookstore:STM Learning's Sexual Assault: Victimization Across the Lifespan