Violent behavior often begins between 6th and 12th grade. 72% of 13 and 14-year-olds are “dating.” 50% of young people who experience rape or physical or sexual abuse will attempt to commit suicide. Only 1/3 of the teens who were involved in an abusive relationship confided in someone about the violence.

What are two types of dating violence?

Types of Dating ViolenceVerbal & Emotional. Emotional abuse originates in the aggressors desire to control the other persons behavior. Physical. Typically, males use physical force to assert control, while females use it to protect themselves, to retaliate, or because they fear an assault. Sexual.