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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and although the month is over, Families Living Violence Free offers some facts about teen dating violence that are relevant all year long.
FLVF Executive Director Peggy Roark said that violent behavior in young people usually starts between grades 6 and 12. More than 70 percent of young people between the ages of 13 and 14 “date.”
Sadly, roughly 50 percent of young people who experience rape or physical or sexual abuse will attempt to commit suicide, Roark said. And teens who suffer dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences like alcoholism, eating disorders, promiscuity, thoughts of suicide and violent behavior.
Only one-third of the teens who were involved in an abusive relationship confided in someone about the violence.
If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, please encourage them to call FLVF at 919.693.5700, any time day or night. FLVF is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
In Spanish 919-690-0888.
Visit www.flvf.org to learn more.