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LoginShare sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence that can include the following types of behavior 1 :. Teen dating violence profoundly impacts lifelong health, opportunity, and wellbeing. Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. The good news is violence is preventable, and we can all help young people grow up violence-free. Teens often think some behaviors, like teasing and name-calling, are a "normal" part of a relationship.
Teen dating violence is similar to adult relationship violence. It includes hitting, yelling, threatening, name calling, and other forms of verbal, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. The number of incidents and the severity of the abuse increase as the relationship continues. Teen dating violence can be as lethal as domestic abuse. Dating violence affects about 1 in 10 teen couples.
If you think you may be in an abusive relationship and need assistance, or if you are looking for help for a friend, please call the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at Expert counselors are waiting to speak with you, and all calls are confidential. For your safety, we will not respond to e-mail requests for assistance with problems of domestic violence. Get more information on seeking help. To learn about and apply for employment and volunteer positions, please visit our Opportunities page. To request a workshop or training on domestic violence, please complete our Training Request Form.
The teenage years are a time of rapid changes and physical, emotional, and social growth. Our children are often not prepared for these changes, especially when it comes to dating. The important thing to understand is that dating violence and abuse can occur in any type of relationship. Teen dating violence is commonly defined as a pattern of abuse or threat of abuse against a teenaged dating partner. Digital violence can include repeated texting or posting sexual pictures of a partner online.
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