SAFE Recognizes Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Teenagers often experience violence in dating relationships. Statistics show that one in three teenagers has experienced violence in a dating relationship. In dating violence, one partner tries to maintain power and control over the other through abuse. Dating violence crosses all racial, economic and social lines. Most victims are young women, who are also at greater risk for serious injury. Young women need a dating safety plan.

For the Dating Bill of Rights, go to http://www.acadv.org/dating.html

Frightening Fact:

A recent study, sponsored by Liz Claiborne Inc., found that dating violence is prevalent among tweens, adolescences between the ages of 11 and 14. The research found:

• 1/2 of tweens have been or are in romantic relationships
• 1/2 of teen girls with prior relationship experience report being victims of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
• 1 in 5 American tweens who have been in a relationship reported knowing a friend who had been struck in anger by a boyfriend or girlfriend
• More than 1/2 of teens who had sex before the age of 14 experienced high rates of violence or abuse in relationships

Break the Cycle works with tweens, bringing them preventive education, opportunities for activism and safer institutions. We believe all people, regardless of age, have the right to safe and healthy relationships.

Avoid Abusive Texting!

Stop Digital Harassment

Prevent Date Rape!

What is the form of Rohypnol?

Rohypnol is manufactured in pill form. The licit market for the drug is currently supplied with a 1-milligram dose in an olive green, oblong tablet, imprinted with the number 542. The new tablet includes a dye that, according to Hoffman-La Roche (the makers of Rohypnol) will be visible if it is slipped into a drink.

What are the methods of usage?

Rohypnol is usually taken orally in pill form, but can also be crushed and snorted.

Who uses Rohypnol?

Rohypnol continues to be abused among teenagers and young adults, usually at raves and nightclubs.

What are some of the consequences of Rohypnol use?

One of the significant effects of the drug is anterograde amnesia, a factor that strongly contributed to its inclusion in the Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996. Anterograde amnesia is a condition in which events that occurred while under the influence of the drug are forgotten. In addition to the chemically induced amnesia, Rohypnol often causes decreased blood pressure, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, astrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention.

Educational Information about Date Rape Prevention

Kids Health
Cleveland Clinic
WebMD
Stop Violence
New York State Police
Date Rape for Guys

February Is...... Teen Violence Awarenesss and Prevention Month

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