Teen dating violence updated facts

Research shows that teen girls are not as likely to be as abusive as teen boys.

Teen boys are far more likely to initiate violence and teen girls are more likely to be violent in a case of self-defense.

Teen dating violence, also known as intimate partner violence or intimate relationship violence, is a serious problem in the U.

S., affecting approximately 10% of all teenagers between the age of 12 to 18.

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Teen dating violence is as common as domestic violence in adult relationships.

A 2001 study of high school students conducted by Harvard University found that one in five teenage girls had been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.

Teens who are victims of dating violence are more likely to have problems with school, substance abuse, depression and social experiences, according to a recent study. The AAP urges parents to talk to their children about healthy relationships in middle school, before dating starts.

This is particularly important for preteens who see intimate partner violence at home.