Issue Brief | September 2010
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CHILD STUDIES
A Series of Research and Policy Publications of The Schubert Center for Child Studies College of Arts and Sciences Case Western Reserve University
Teen Dating Violence and Girls
In the United States, as many as 1 in 5 teens reported experiencing physical or sexual abuse in a dating relationship1 and the prevalence of emotional or verbal abuse may be even higher. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, young women aged 16-24 are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than any other age group.2
On March 5, 2007, a Cleveland teen, Johanna Orozco, then 18, was shot in the face at close range by her ex-boyfriend. Her attacker, 17 year-old Juan …show more content…
The Center also operates a 24 hour hotline at 216-391-HELP. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center http://www.clevelandrapecrisis.org The Center provides services for victims of sexual abuse as well as educational and empowerment programs for women and girls. A 24 hour hotline is available at 216-619-6192. The Tina Project http://www.thetinaproject.org The Tina Project is a comprehensive curriculum and community effort to address teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships in response to Ohio House Bill 19. The Tina Project works with schools and the community to facilitate school-based educational program about dating violence, as mandated by OH Bill 19. Expect Respect http://www.jfsa-cleveland.org/fvs/Family%20 Violence%20Prevention/ExpectRespect/index.html Expect Respect is an initiative of the Jewish Family Services Association that uses interactive dramatic presentations to educate teens about healthy relationships and dating abuse. In addition to educational services for teens, the program offers educational services to parents and school personnel, as well as support groups and more targeted services for teens dealing with …show more content…
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