Teen dating violence, also “intimate partner violence among adolescents”, is a serious issue affecting millions of young people in the United States and around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 11 teen females and 1 in 14 teen males have reported experiencing physical dating violence.
Teen dating violence can include physical, sexual and emotional abuse, stalking or harassment and can occur both in person and online. Healthy relationships often foster confidence, resilience and communication. Abusive relationships tend to do the opposite.
Harm-doers leave their victims with lifelong health impacts that can lead to antisocial behaviors, depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
This behavior is preventable and we can help the young people in our community cultivate healthy relationships.
Sojourner Center’s high school-aged curriculum explores topics such as boundaries, emotions and interpersonal relationship health. Through our courses, teen participants are encouraged to establish their own boundaries, taught to dispel stereotypes associated with their identified gender and given the tools to distinguish the source of their emotions. We aim to equip our teen participants with the necessary skills to recognize their self-identity and cultivate healthy, non-violent relationships.
Would you like to support our high school-aged participants? Donate today to ensure survivors of violence have opportunities for classes, individual sessions and peer support groups.
January 2023
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