Facts/Resources
FACTS: On Domestic, Dating and Sexual Violence
Domestic, dating and sexual violence are costly and pervasive problems in this country, causing victims, as well as witnesses and bystanders, in every community to suffer incalculable pain and loss. The United States has made progress in the last few decades in addressing this violence, resulting in welcome declines - but there is more work to do to implement the strategies that hold the most promise.
Did you know that...
- Approximately 1 in 3 teenage girls in the US is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner.
- In the U.S., 12 - 19 year olds experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault and people age 18 and 19 experience the highest rates of stalking.
- Nationwide, nearly 1 in 10 high-school students (9.8 percent) has been hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- 15.5 million children in the United States live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once in the past year.
- More than half of teen girls (51 percent) say pressure from a guy is a reason girls send sexy messages or images, while only 18 percent of teen boys say pressure from a girl is a reason.
- 1 in 4 teens in a relationship say they have been called names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones and texting.
- Victims of bullying also report the highest rates of being victims of sexual harassment by their peers.
- 1 in 4 women in the United States reports experiencing violence by a current or former spouse or boyfriend at some point in her life
- On average, more than 3 women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States.
RESOURCES:
Know the Warning Signs for an Abusive Relationship
Know the Warning Signs for an Abusive Relationship. What is teen dating abuse?
How Do You Know if Your Teen is in an Unhealthy Relationship
How do you know if your teen is in an unhealthy relationship? Let's face it--figuring out what's happening in your teen's life and relationships can be very challenging. The use of technology makes this especially true. It is also very difficult for a teen to recognize - and break free of - and unhealthy relationship. But, you can help your teen decid
Digital Dating Abuse Conversation Starters
Use these conversation starters to talk to your teen about digital dating abuse.
Online Safety Guildelines
Keeping Your Child Safe Online Bebo? Facebook? YouTube? MySpace? Twitter? We know that keeping track of your child's online activity can become overwhelming...even paralyzing! However, we encourage you to learn firsthand about social networking sites and online tools
Cell Phone Guidelines
Guidelines for Safe and Appropriate Cell Phone
Respectful Relationships Conversation Starters
RESPECT! shines a bright light on respect in relationships - all relationships - those with family, friends, coworkers, and particularly an intimate partner. You can help the next generation build healthy, non-violent relationships.
Respect Wheel
The most important thing you can do for your young teen is to teach him or her the skills to develop healthy relationships and understand the qualities of a healthy relationship. In a healthy relationship there is mutual respect among the individuals. You can help your child know what a healthy relationship feels like, looks like and sounds like by using the RESPECT! Wheel as a talking tool.
10 Tips on Talking about Healthy Relationships with your Teen
10 Quick tips on how to talk to your kids about healthy relationships.
Talking to Your Young Teen About Friendship and Bullying
Talking to Your Young Teen About Friendship and Bullying Does your young teen know how to be a good friend? If not, you can help. By helping your young teen learn to be a good friend you'll be helping him or her develop healthy relationships now and in the future. Here are some key points to cover with your teen: Helping a Friend: What can you
