Dating violence
Half of all Texas teenagers and young adults have experienced dating violence, either as the target or the abuser, according to a survey released by the Texas attorney general Monday. The study was conducted by the Texas Council on Family Violence and the attorney general's office in conjunction with the launch of a public awareness campaign to combat dating violence among young people.
According to the survey, two of five 16- to 24-year-olds have experienced verbal abuse. Twenty-five percent reported physical violence, and one of five reported sexual violence.
The awareness campaign, called Red Flags, will concentrate most on teaching youth to listen to their instincts and deal with the early warning signs of dating violence before they escalate, according to the council.
Log on to knowtheredflags.com for more info.
The Associated Press