ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN A TEEN DATING RELATIONSHIP
The use of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse to gain power and keep control over his or her partner.
Fifty percent of 18-year-old women have experienced abuse in at least one dating relationship, and more than one in four teenagers have faced violence in a dating relationship. Ninety-five percent of reported abuse is male violence toward females, however, abuse is as prevalent in gay or lesbian relationships. Teens tend to have a higher tolerance for accepting these abuses, often believing that these actions validate their love or bond for each other. They lack clear direction on how to handle abusive situations, seek help, or terminate the relationship.
Miami-Dade County, District 2
These panels contain stories and artwork created by teenagers attending William H. Turner Technical Arts High School and
Troy Community Academy, an opportunity school for at-risk girls and boys located on the grounds of the Juvenile Justice Center.
Miami-Dade County, District 3
These panels contain stories and artwork created by teenagers attending Pace Center for
Girls, while at its temporary location at Temple Israel of Greater Miami. Pace is a gender specific alternative Miami-Dade County Public School for girls at risk of dropping out of high school, of becoming juvenile delinquents, of becoming pregnant, of using drugs and alcohol, as well as other high risk behavior.
Miami-Dade County, District 4
These panels contain stories and artwork created by teenagers attending Miami Beach Senior High and North Miami Beach Senior High Schools.
Miami-Dade County, District 7
Theme: Abuse and Violence in a Teen Dating Relationship
These panels contain stories and artwork created by teenagers attending Coral Gables Senior High
School.