Teens Often Victims
Monica Bentley, a teenager, was shot five times by an abusive man she dated.
From the article:
In Washington, about 12 percent of domestic violence homicides between 1997 and 2006 involved a victim under 20, according to the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2006 Fatality Review Report.
The report demonstrates a need for earlier education for teens about healthy relationships and identifying abusive or manipulative behavior, said Kelly Starr, the Coalition's communications coordinator.
"Are we addressing teen-dating violence? Are we taking this seriously? Are we addressing this in schools?" she asked.
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From the article:
In Washington, about 12 percent of domestic violence homicides between 1997 and 2006 involved a victim under 20, according to the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2006 Fatality Review Report.
The report demonstrates a need for earlier education for teens about healthy relationships and identifying abusive or manipulative behavior, said Kelly Starr, the Coalition's communications coordinator.
"Are we addressing teen-dating violence? Are we taking this seriously? Are we addressing this in schools?" she asked.
Read full article
Subscribe to Beyond Battered by Email
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Beyond Battered!
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