About Teen Life: Teen Dating Violence Prevention

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Teen dating violence is a lot more common than many people realize. Here is what you need to know about this dangerous aspect of some relationships. 10 Facts About Teen Dating Violence Unhealthy relationship behaviors often start early and lead to a lifetime of abuse. That's according to Choose Respect, a national initiative to help adolescents and young teens age 11-14 form healthy relationships to prevent dating abuse... Read more Search Related Topics:  teen relationships  teen girls and dating  domestic violence Abusive Relationships: How to Avoid Them Research has shown that 36 to 50 percent of American women will be abused in their lifetime. (Women and girls sometimes abuse men and boys, but nine out of 10 victims are girls or women)... Read more The Cycle of Teen Domestic Violence Teen domestic violence is violence or threats of violence towards a romantic partner or a household member who is a teenager. It can be physical violence, sexual assault or the threat of either one. Teens can experience domestic violence from a family member or someone they are dating. It happens in high income families, low-income families, gay relationships, or straight relationships. Men and women can be abused, and both men and women can be the abuser. Domestic violence can happen to anyone... Read more 10 Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship Dating abuse isn't always as obvious as bruises and beatings. In fact, if you don't know any better, some of the most common forms of relationship abuse might seem like the way that boyfriends and girlfriends are supposed to act... Read more Search Related Topics:  abusive relationships  dating abuse  dating safety Related Searches Teen Stress Healthy Families Family Relationships Healthy Facts Healthy Relationship Featured Articles What is Dating Violence? Signs of Dating Violence and Abuse Do Boys Who Bully Become Abusive When Dating? Help for Victims of Dating Violence Dating Abuse in College Statistics What is Dating Violence?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement