One of my close friends, a child psychiatrist - his daughter was killed in dating violence.
Dating violence crosses all racial, age, economic and social lines.
Girls who have engaged in sexual intercourse are five times more likely than their virgin peers to be the victim of dating violence.
The campaign will highlight four aspects of dating violence - emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse.
Other studies show that about 28 percent of high school and college students experience dating violence.
Advocates for victims have been surprised by how poorly students understand dating violence.
When a young woman thinks she has to take abuse in order to have a boyfriend she becomes a victim of dating violence.
On the second visit, dating and personal violence between friends are broached.
More than 100 juniors - all boys - had come to learn about dating violence.
Three out of 10 teen-agers are involved in dating violence.
