Adolescent dating violence (ADV), which is also referred to as teen dating violence
and dating aggression, is physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within
a dating relationship, as well as stalking; it can occur in person or electronically
and may occur between current or former dating partners.
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ADV has emerged as a serious public health problem, and its prevention has become
a leading priority in the U.S. Each year, approximately 10% and 20% of high school–attending
boys and girls, respectively, are physically or sexually assaulted by a romantic partner.
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Estimates of psychological dating aggression vary; recent, nationally representative
data suggest that as many as 30% of youth are verbally or emotionally assaulted by
a partner at some point during adolescence.
Vagi K, Olsen EO, Basile K, Vivolo-Kantor A. Teen dating violence (physical and sexual) among U.S. high school students: findings from the 2013 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169(5):474-482. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.3577.
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The sequelae of ADA victimization can be severe, long-lasting, and costly. Consequences
of ADA can include injury, depression, substance use, sexually transmitted infections,
unhealthy eating, and increased risk for future re-victimization and perpetration.
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Mother of Yeardley Love urges students not to ignore signs of abusive relationships.
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