What is Teen Dating Violence?

A pattern of controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship.  The abuse can be verbal, financial, emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, or a combination of these.  A growing are of concern is the use of technology and communication devices to carry out violent, controlling behaviors.  Young people age 12 to 19 experience the highest rates of rape ad sexual assault; people age 18 and 19 expereince the highest rates of stalking; women ages 16 to 24 experience the highest rates of domestic violence.

Dating Violence Statistics

Understanding Teen Dating Violence.....CDC

Teen Dating Violence Facts.....American Bar Association

The Facts on Tweens and Teens and Dating Violence.....Family Violence Prevention Fund (Futures Without Violence)

Safety Online and On the Phone

Connect Safely

Where to Look for More Information

Futures Without Violence (formerly Family Violence Prevetion Fund)

Loveisrespect.org

DoSomething.org

JenniferAnn.org

ThatsNotCool.com