The Dating Abuse Statistics Everyone Should Know
If you thought violence wasn’t a problem for teen and young-adult romantic relationships, the following data might change your mind.
In College and Universities:
- 43% of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.
- Nearly 1 in 3 (29%) college women say they have been in an abusive dating relationship.
- 52% of college women report knowing a friend who has experienced violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.
- More than half (57%) of college students who report experiencing dating violence and abuse said it occurred in college.
- 58% of college students say they don’t know what to do to help someone who is a victim of dating abuse.
- 38% of college students say they don’t know how to get help for themselves if they were a victim of dating abuse.
- More than half of all college students (57%) say it is difficult to identify dating abuse.
Source: www.LoveIsRespect.org and 2011 College Dating Violence & Abuse Poll
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