The Facts About Dating Abuse

Dating abuse affects teens & young adults every day.

1 in 3 young people experience dating abuse during their teenage years1.

Young women, ages 16 to 24, experience the highest rates of relationship violence, almost triple the national average2.

1 in 5 college students report dating violence by a current partner3.

Dating abuse often goes unreported.

Only 50% of dating abuse victims report the abuse to someone else; of those who do report, 88% tell a friend4.

Dating abuse can take many forms.

Physical

Emotional

Sexual

Hitting

Kicking

Slapping

Punching

Grabbing

Shoving

Name-calling

Belittling

Isolating

Intimidating

Threatening

Bullying

Sexual touching

Sexual comments

Sexual threats

Coerced sex

Rape

Dating abuse can have serious and long-lasting effects.

Physical harm

Isolation

Sadness

Eating disorders

Depression

Suicidal thoughts