How many female high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner?

Teen dating violence is common. Nearly 1 in 11 female and approximately 1 in 14 male high school students report having experienced physical dating violence in the last year. About 1 in 8 female and 1 in 26 male high school students report having experienced sexual dating violence in the last year.

What percentage of adolescent victims of dating violence seek help?

The prevalence of help-seeking among teens who reported at least one form of psychological, physical, sexual or cyber abuse was fairly low: 8.6 percent of all victims, 5.7 percent of male victims and 11.0 percent of female victims. Female teens were more likely than male teens to seek help.

How many students teenagers are being physically beaten by their boyfriend or girlfriend?

Although the initiation of romantic relationships is a positive and healthy experience for many youth,1 it is a source of violence and abuse for others. Approximately 9 percent of high school students report being hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year.