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WHAT IS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE?
by Maggie Lau
Teen Dating Violence (TDV): a type of manipulative behavior displayed in an intimate partner relationship among adolescents
TDV happens because of partner conflict, previous experience with violence at home, drug abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, or when the victim believes that the abuser's actions are "acceptable."
Different types of abuse include: physical, psychological, spiritual, digital, and sexual abuse and stalking.
Sometimes, teens believe that name-calling, insults, and teasing from your significant other are standard in a relationship. However, exhibiting these signs may result in unhealthy, violent relationships.
Actions Displayed in TDV
Red Flags
Constantly checking social networks without permission
Choosing/Isolating your family and friends
Controlling/Possessiveness
Extreme jealousy or insecurity
Pressuring the other individual to engage in sexual activity
Statistics
1 in 3 adolescents experience some type of abuse from an intimate partner.
Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 to 18.
Among female victims of teen dating violence, 94% ages 16-19 and 70% ages 20-24 were victimized by an intimate partner.
1 in 5 females who have been in a relationship said their significant other threatened self-harm if presented with a breakup.
Teen dating violence impacts approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide per year.
(https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/dating-violence-statistics/)
Resources
Teen Dating Awareness & Prevention: available 24/7 at 1-800-942-6906 in English, Español, and other languages
The National Dating Abuse Helpline: available 24/7 at 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 or text “loveis” to 22522.
Can be accessed via phone or online chatting
Designed targeted towards adolescents and young adults.