Teen dating violence is a significant problem that should not be ignored. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates one out of 11 female high...
Category: Teen Dating Violence
Bree’s Law S. 2364
The U.S. Senate is currently considering Bree’s Law S. 2364, a new law aimed at preventing teen dating violence on a national level. Teen dating violence is defined as...
Texas Set to Add Teen Dating Violence Awareness to Health Ed Curriculum
In April 2021, a Texas Senate panel approved a teen dating violence education plan for Texas schools. The Senate Education Committee approved the bill...
Boys Affected Most My Digital Dating Abuse
Teen dating violence or TDV continues to be a serious problem in the United States. TDV affects millions of teenagers across the country. The abuse can take many forms,...
10 Facts About Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is a problem of epidemic proportions that has plagued our nation for decades. Thousands and even millions of teens around the country, both boys and...
Is Teen Dating Violence More Prevalent in Rural Parts of the Country?
Teens in rural parts of the United States are at much higher risk for teen dating violence than their counterparts in other parts of the country. More than 1 in 3 women in...
How to Teach Your Teen to Recognize the Signs of a Toxic Relationship
Few parents realize the alarming statistics about dating violence and abuse among teenagers. One in three high school students will experience physical or sexual violence...
Studies Show LGBT Youth Face Higher Risk of Dating Violence
When dating violence is present among teensm it tends to lead to dating violence in their adult years,as well. Dating violence is prevalent among both heterosexual teens...
Stalking, Harassment Common for Young Victims of Dating Violence
Teens can be vulnerable. The teen years can be a time of learning how to build and experience healthy relationships. Learning this in early adulthood is an important step...
Gaming Against Teen Dating Violence
Video games with violent themes like Grand Theft Auto have been around for years. While there is much debate about whether or not these games actually contribute...