According to an ABC News story, 80 percent of teens know a dating abuse victim. In the same study, nearly one in three teens said they had received sexual or physical abuse or threats. The story goes on to say the economic recession has made this high level of abuse worse.
Has the economic recession prompted teens to act more aggressively and abuse their significant other? Check out the news story below.
Study: High Numbers of Teen Dating Abuse - ABC News
What can we do about this alarming trend?
After Congress dubbed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, more national focus has been placed on this dangerous problem. Government representatives, public officials, advocates, service providers, schools, parents and youth are all asked to join in programs and activities to promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence. For more information about Teen Dating Violence Prevention Project, you can visit http://www.teendvmonth.org/ This Web site offers ways you can spread awareness in your community.
We want to hear from you! Tell us how you've made an impact in your community and inspire others to join in the prevention of relationships' emotional and physical abuse.
Photo taken from http://www.dosomething.org/. Check this Web site to find facts about dating abuse and signs you're in an abusive relationship.
Has the economic recession prompted teens to act more aggressively and abuse their significant other? Check out the news story below.
Study: High Numbers of Teen Dating Abuse - ABC News
What can we do about this alarming trend?
After Congress dubbed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, more national focus has been placed on this dangerous problem. Government representatives, public officials, advocates, service providers, schools, parents and youth are all asked to join in programs and activities to promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence. For more information about Teen Dating Violence Prevention Project, you can visit http://www.teendvmonth.org/ This Web site offers ways you can spread awareness in your community.
We want to hear from you! Tell us how you've made an impact in your community and inspire others to join in the prevention of relationships' emotional and physical abuse.
Photo taken from http://www.dosomething.org/. Check this Web site to find facts about dating abuse and signs you're in an abusive relationship.
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