22 Teens and Adolescents
When IPV occurs during adolescence, it is referred to as teen dating violence (TDV). TDV affects millions of U.S. teens each year. Youth from marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQ+ population are at greatest risk of experiencing sexual and physical dating violence.6 The use of alcohol and drugs is also a risk factor for non-consensual sexual contact among undergraduate and graduate students.7
See the figure8 below for an infographic used to teach about healthy relationships.
6 Weil, A. (2020, September 28). Intimate partner violence: Diagnosis and screening. UpToDate. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from www.uptodate.com
7 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Surgeon General. (2016). Facing addiction in America: The surgeon general’s report on alcohol, drugs, and health. [Report]. https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-generals-report.pdf
8 “teen-dating-violence-relationship-range-chart-graphic.png” by unknown author for FairFax County Department of Family Services, Domestic and Violent Services is used under Fair Use. Access for free at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence/teen-dating-violence
Read about teen dating and healthy relationships at the Love is Respect website.
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