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Adolescents and Dating Violence
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Dating violence is physical, sexual, or psychological violence within a dating relationship. Examples include hitting or punching, forced sexual contact, or threats of violence.
About 10% to 20% of high school teenagers are physically injured by a dating partner each year.
Adolescent dating violence is associated with
- Intimate partner violence (partner abuse) in adulthood
- Injuries and other health risk behaviors such as unsafe sex, substance use, and suicide risk
Unlike adult intimate partner violence, rates of being the abuser are similar for adolescent boys and girls.
HOW DO I RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF DATING ABUSE IN MY CHILD?
A teenager experiencing dating violence may:
- Retreat from school or activities
- Show signs of depression
- Isolate themselves from friends
- Make changes in daily routine or clothing style
Recommendations for parents who are concerned about dating abuse with their child:
- Ask questions about your teenager's life and relationships.
- Listen with an open mind.
- Support your teenager as they make decisions about their relationships.
- Be calm . . . [Full Text of this Article]
PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT DATING VIOLENCE
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Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, Writer;
Fred Furtner, Illustrator;
Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, Editor
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