Teen dating violence is a serious threat to American youth. Almost 1.5 million high school students report experiencing some sort of violence or physical abuse from a...
Category: Teen Dating Violence
California Bill Requires School ID Cards to Show National Domestic Violence Hotline Number
Teen violence is widespread. The most common form is dating violence between intimate partners. While girls are usually the victims, boys can also be targeted. Abuse...
Study Reveals Link Between Teen Dating Violence, Homicide
Domestic violence is a serious problem in the United States. Women tend to be victimized more than men. Years of research had revealed that there is a definitive link...
Stop Teen Dating Violence
Did you know that 1 out of every 3 teenagers will be involved in an abusive relationship? Abuse can be physical, emotional, or even sexual. Dating violence can have...
New Study Finds Two-Thirds of California Teens Experience Dating Violence
According to a new study, California teens may experience dating violence more than others. The study, conducted by Chapman University and non-profit organization Laura’s House, found that...
Teen Dating Violence and School Shootings
There have been 288 school shootings in the United States since 2009. That’s an average of nearly three school shootings every month. It seems as though school shootings are an almost uniquely...
Most Teens Suffer Emotional Abuse in Their Relationships
Teen dating violence is a growing problem in the United States. Today, approximately one-third of all teens involved in romantic relationships will experience abuse of some kind. When we hear the...
Recourse For Victims of Teen Dating Violence
If you have been the victim of teen dating violence - or you know someone who has been hurt by teen dating violence - you may not know where to turn for help. In fact, statistics show that you may...
What is Teen Dating Violence?
Dating is an inevitable part of life that many experience for the first time as a teenager. Healthy relationships, however, require hard work, communication, and a level of maturity that may not...
Teen DV Awareness Month Impact Report
To raise awareness about dating abuse and encourage programs that prevent it, Break the Cycle promoted February as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month!
Some important facts...