"As estimated 62 percent of 'tweens' (ages 11 to 14) who have been in a relationship say they know friends who have been verbally abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend, and one in three teenagers reports knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped or choked by their partner..."Few young people realize that harassment (such as calling or texting multiple times a day) is not only unacceptable, but is also a form of abuse. Liz Claiborne Inc, a sponsor of the anti-violence campaign, has developed a curriculum intended for use in health classes. Source: The Journal News (NY)
Labels: violence, schools, dating
Posted By: Aspen Education Group