Dating violence in teens is too common. 1 in 3 teens will experience dating violence within their relationship. However, 81% of parents don't believe that it even happens. These numbers are worrisome.
82% of parents believe they could recognize the signs if their child was in an abusive relationship. However, when tested only 58% could correctly identify all of the warning signs.
Fast Facts
Half of youth who have experienced dating violence or rape attempt to die by suicide
Females between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of dating violence
Only 33% of teens who were in an abusive relationship told someone else about the abuse
Being abused makes teen girls 6 times more likely to become pregnant and 2 times as likely to get an STI/STD
Nude photos of anyone under the age of 18 is considered child pornography which is illegal to possess