Teenagers experiencing intimate partner violence at 'troubling' rates, research finds
1 year, 4 months ago

Teenagers experiencing intimate partner violence at 'troubling' rates, research finds

ABC  

Quick Read In short: New data shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. New data shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. Encouragingly, the AIFS survey found healthy friendships and relationships with parents decreased the risk of young people experiencing intimate partner violence. Seven signs your teen might be in an abusive relationship Photo shows A young woman wearing a blue hoodie, tights and sneakers sits on a concrete floor outside a building Teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse that is putting their lives in danger.

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Teen dating violence: How to protect your teenager
1 week, 2 days ago

Teen dating violence: How to protect your teenager

CNN  

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text 88788. Like many domestic violence cases, the story depicted in “American Murder: Gabby Petito” sparked outrage over the lack of intervention before the young woman’s strangled remains were found in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest. …

Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls face physical or sexual partner violence: WHO study
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls face physical or sexual partner violence: WHO study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nearly a quarter, or close to 19 million, of adolescent girls have experienced physical or sexual partner violence by the time they turn 20 years old, a World Health Organization study said. It showed that 24% of adolescent girls had been subjected to intimate partner violence at least once, with 16% reporting it in the past year. “Intimate …

Increasing rates of teen sexual assault could be contributing to rising adolescent mental health problems
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Increasing rates of teen sexual assault could be contributing to rising adolescent mental health problems

ABC  

By the time she was 19, Rikki Hoyland had already been sexually assaulted twice. Figures from the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment study show peer-on-peer sexual assault is on the rise with nearly one in five young people aged 16 to 24 having been sexually assaulted by another teen. Researchers say there are clear links between the trauma of sexual assault …

Intimate partner violence impacts one third of Australian 18 to 19-year-olds. How can we change that?
1 year, 4 months ago

Intimate partner violence impacts one third of Australian 18 to 19-year-olds. How can we change that?

ABC  

Warning: This story contains details about violence that may cause distress At just 14 years old, Hazel* was the victim of intimate partner violence. For example, when Hazel raised the intimate partner violence she was experiencing with her friends or other family members, she says they brushed her off as if she was "just overreacting". The weight of preventing and …

Seven red flags your teen might be in an abusive relationship – and six signs it's escalating
1 year, 6 months ago

Seven red flags your teen might be in an abusive relationship – and six signs it's escalating

ABC  

Australian teens need adults to help them recognise red flags for potentially abusive relationships. 'I hadn't experienced a proper relationship before' Limited relationship experience can prevent young people identifying red flags for intimate partner violence. 7 red flags that can happen early Young people identified red flags in their past intimate relationships and described how difficult it was to see …

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue
1 year, 11 months ago

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue

ABC  

Almost half of Australians incorrectly believe women and men equally commit domestic violence, according to a major survey which shows "extremely troubling" community attitudes towards violence against women. Key points: More than 30 per cent of respondents believed women in custody battles make up or exaggerate claims of violence Experts say misconceptions about where violence occurs were among the most …

From stalking to physical violence, abuse is common in teenage relationships, Anglicare report says
2 years, 3 months ago

From stalking to physical violence, abuse is common in teenage relationships, Anglicare report says

ABC  

Violence and abuse are prevalent in teenage relationships and this behaviour can have life-long impacts, according to an Anglicare report that calls for governments and communities to do more to protect young people. Key points: The behaviour is culturally embedded in Tasmania, service providers say Young people shared stories of being physically and psychologically abused by their partner For some, …

Women experience sexual violence at greater rates than previously thought, new Australian report finds
2 years, 6 months ago

Women experience sexual violence at greater rates than previously thought, new Australian report finds

ABC  

New research has found more than half of Australian women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence, with fears the rates of abuse across the population are far higher than previously thought. Key points: New research shows more than half of women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence Women who experience childhood sexual violence are twice as likely to …

WHO Says 1 in 3 Women Endure Physical or Sexual Abuse, Urges Nations to do More to Prevent Violence
4 years ago

WHO Says 1 in 3 Women Endure Physical or Sexual Abuse, Urges Nations to do More to Prevent Violence

News 18  

Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The UN agency urged governments to prevent violence, improve services for victims and tackle economic inequalities that often leave women and girls trapped in abusive relationships. “Violence against …

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO
4 years ago

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO

Live Mint  

Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The UN agency urged governments to prevent violence, improve services for victims and tackle economic inequalities that often leave women and girls trapped in abusive relationships. Some 31% …

'Invisible' victims of teenage violence are already suffering in silence. The legal system is making the problem worse
5 years ago

'Invisible' victims of teenage violence are already suffering in silence. The legal system is making the problem worse

ABC  

The abuse began soon after Anita's* eldest son hit his teenage years, she says, and quickly escalated from simple back-chatting to full-blown physical assaults. Protection orders excluding children from the home "Children are often referred to as the silent victims of family violence but, perversely, they only become visible to the system when they start using violence themselves," said Elena …

Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims
5 years, 11 months ago

Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims

NPR  

Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims Enlarge this image toggle caption Ross Anania/Getty Images Ross Anania/Getty Images Domestic violence is common among adults, and women are most frequently the victims. "People think that intimate partner violence among adolescents is less serious than among adults," says study author Avanti Adhia, an epidemiologist …

Relationships | Boys report more teenage dating violence than girls, says study
6 years, 6 months ago

Relationships | Boys report more teenage dating violence than girls, says study

India TV News  

When it comes to teen dating, boys are more likely to report being the victim of violence -hit, slapped, or pushed than girls, a new study has found. The researchers found that overall, fewer teens are experiencing physical abuse from their dating partners, with five per cent of teens reporting it in 2013, down from six per cent in 2003. …

'Who Threatens You?' Researchers Asked Teen Girls Affected By Conflict
7 years, 9 months ago

'Who Threatens You?' Researchers Asked Teen Girls Affected By Conflict

NPR  

Researchers Asked Teen Girls Affected By Conflict Enlarge this image toggle caption Uriel Sinai/Getty Images Uriel Sinai/Getty Images Who poses the greatest risk to teenage girls whose lives are disrupted by conflict? "I think that had a lot to do with girls feeling comfortable about disclosing who was perpetrating the violence," says Lindsay Stark, the Columbia University professor who led …

Family violence a bigger health risk for women than smoking, drinking, obesity: study
8 years, 4 months ago

Family violence a bigger health risk for women than smoking, drinking, obesity: study

ABC  

Barely a week passes without a media report of the suffering or tragic death of a woman at the hands of a partner. A study being launched today by Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety confirms the serious impacts of intimate partner violence. Serious impacts on women's health Drawing on Australian and international studies, the Australian Institute of Health …

Promoting gender equality in childhood 'will help curb violence against women later on'
8 years, 5 months ago

Promoting gender equality in childhood 'will help curb violence against women later on'

ABC  

It is a familiar scenario to many young girls while growing up with boys: being pushed by a boy at primary school, only to be told "it's because he likes you". Today, a child gender specialist who spoke at this week's Early Childhood Australia conference in Darwin said promoting gender equality from an early age would help curb violence against …

Domestic violence: Thousands of parents seeking help from police for growing issue of violent children
9 years, 9 months ago

Domestic violence: Thousands of parents seeking help from police for growing issue of violent children

ABC  

Thousands of Australian parents are seeking help from police and courts to protect themselves from a little-talked about aspect of domestic abuse: violent children. Victorian woman Tina Broadby said she feared her son, Shane, could kill one of her daughters, who are aged between seven and 16 years. " Email [email protected] Responding to assaults by children difficult, police say A …

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