Teenage Dating violence facts
81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don't know it’s an issue.
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
50% of young people who experience rape, or physical or sexual abuse will attempt to commit suicide.
- Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
- 1 in 3 girls in the U.S. are victims of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner.
- 1 in 10 high school students have been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- Only 33% of
- Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
- 1 in 3 girls in the U.S. are victims of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner.
- 1 in 10 high school students have been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- Only 33% of teens who were in abusive relationships ever told anyone about the abuse.
50% of young people who experience rape, or physical or sexual abuse will attempt to commit suicide.
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
50% of young people who experience rape, or physical or sexual abuse will attempt to commit suicide.
- Roughly 1.5 million U.S. high school boys & girls admit to being hit or physically harmed in the last year by someone they are/were romantically involved with.
- Teens who suffer dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences such as alcoholism, eating disorders, promiscuity, thoughts of suicide, & violent behaviors.
- 1 in 3 young people
- Roughly 1.5 million U.S. high school boys & girls admit to being hit or physically harmed in the last year by someone they are/were romantically involved with.
- Teens who suffer dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences such as alcoholism, eating disorders, promiscuity, thoughts of suicide, & violent behaviors.
- 1 in 3 young people will be in an abusive or unhealthy relationship.
- 33% of adolescents in the U.S. are victims of sexual, physical, verbal, or emotional dating abuse.
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
- In a survey of 232 high school girls, 17.8% indicated that they had been forced to engage in sexual activity against their will by a dating partner.
- 55% of female students and 75% of male students involved in acquaintance rape, admit to having been drinking or using drugs when the incident occurred.
- Over the course of an average 5-year c
- In a survey of 232 high school girls, 17.8% indicated that they had been forced to engage in sexual activity against their will by a dating partner.
- 55% of female students and 75% of male students involved in acquaintance rape, admit to having been drinking or using drugs when the incident occurred.
- Over the course of an average 5-year college career, between 20 and 25% of women students are raped. Fewer than 5 in 100 rapes are reported.
- In a study of eighth and ninth graders, 25% indicated that they had been victims of dating violence, including eight percent who disclosed being sexually abused
Approximately 1 in 14 males, and nearly 1 in 11 female high school students report having experienced physical dating violence in the last year.
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
Among female students between the ages of 15-20 who reported at least one violent act during a dating relationship, 24% reported experiencing extremely violent incidents such as rape or the use of weapons against them
- About 1 in 8 female and 1 in 26 male high school students report having experienced sexual dating violence in the last year.
- 26% of women and 15% of men who were victims of contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, first experienced these or other forms of violence by that partne
- About 1 in 8 female and 1 in 26 male high school students report having experienced sexual dating violence in the last year.
- 26% of women and 15% of men who were victims of contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, first experienced these or other forms of violence by that partner before the age 18.
- Some teens are at greater risk than others. Sexual minority groups are disproportionately affected by all forms of violence, and some racial/ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by many types of violence.
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Our Inspiration: Dr. Joan Jackson-Johnson
November 7, 1948 - January 29, 2022
Dr. Joan Jackson – Johnson (my aunt), or should I say, “Triple J”, worked as the Director of Human Relations and Community Services for Lansing, Michigan, for nearly 15 years, until she retired from her position in 2020. She served those in need throughout her entire existence, until she lost her life in January of 2022. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Jackson-Johnson moved to Michigan in 1970, where she majored in Psychology at Michigan State University, obtained her PHD, and married the love of her life, Vern Johnson on July 18, 1970, with whom she would later raise her family of five children shortly thereafter.
In 2006, she began working for the City of Lansing, where she left her own practice and took a pay cut. She believed that she could do more serving those in need outside of four walls.
From here Dr. Jackson – Johnson began her work within the community where she was admired for her hard work and dedication every single day. She could be found anywhere from driving around at night, looking for the less fortunate sleeping on the streets, to assisting those fleeing from domestic violence situations. She was also known for assisting Veterans with housing and mental health concerns, addressing public housing issues that went ignored in rural areas, providing food and clothing to families in need, looking after the elderly and disabled, and volunteering once a month to feed the less fortunate at many soup kitchens, food pantries, and outreach programs.
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Teenage Violence Quick Facts
What does Teenage Violence include & who does it affect?
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
What does Teenage Violence include & who does it affect?
Teenage Violence is fighting, bullying, threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, offender, or witness.
Teen Violence is common...
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
What does Teenage Violence include & who does it affect?
Homicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. It is the leading cause of death for non-Hispanic Black or African American youth.
Emergency departments treat over 800 young people for physical assault-related injuries each day.
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
Sexual minority teens are more likely to experience multiple forms of violence compared to their heterosexual peers. Black or African American youth and young adults are at higher risk for the most physically harmful forms of violence. This includes homicides, fights with injuries, and aggravated assaults.
What is the outcome for those who experience Teenage Violence?
What Teens are at more of a risk to experience Youth Violence than others?
Violence increases the risk for behavioral and mental health difficulties. These can include future violence perpetration and victimization. Other outcomes include smoking, substance use, obesity, high-risk sexual behavior, depression, academic difficulties, school dropout, and suicide.
How to prevent Teen Violence in your community?
Preventing teenage violence requires understanding and addressing the factors that put people at risk for or protect them from violence. We can protect youth and support their growth into healthy adults.
Learn about links between teens' experiences with violence and their health and talk with teens about violence and ask how you can support them.
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