Teen Dating Violence
According to the CDC, only 33% of teen dating violence victims will reach out and disclose about their abuse. This is due to severe barriers that can be overcome with successful intervention.
Barriers to disclosing:
- Fear of being believed
- Not recognizing the signs of abuse
- Unhealthy coping skills
- Lack of support
Reaching out to get help can be a scary step for teens. They need to understand that they are not alone. Check out our resource section for providers who are willing to listen!
This project was supported by subgrant no. 1K17020 awarded by the state administering office for the S.T.O.P. VAWA Formula Grant Program. The opinions, finding, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the state or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.