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Who’s Affected by
Dating Violence?
 1 in 3 women will report being physically or sexually abused by their partner, lover, or a date during their lifetime.
- Nearly 80% of girls who are physically abused in an intimate relationship continue to date their abuser. Young people tend to interpret their partner’s violence as a sign of love or desire.
- If violence occurs once in a dating relationship, it is likely to occur again.
- 40% of girls ages 14 to 17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.
- 81% of parents surveyed either believe that dating violence is not an issue for their child or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue.
- 94% to 95% of those who have suffered dating violence do not tell friends or family members about their assaults.
Sources: Family Violence Prevention Fund and Advocates for Youth
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