Sunday, August 24, 2008
1 in 5 female high school students reported being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.
Females aged 16-24 are at the highest risk of intimate partner violence.
Females are at the highest risk of being victims of forcible rape at age 14.
In 84% of all reported rapes in NYC in 2003, the victim knew the attacker.
Of the 64 family-related homicides in NYC in 2003, 40% of the victims were age 25 or younger.
Important numbers
For emergencies 911
For information 311
Department of Youth and Community Development YOUTHLINE
1-800-246-4646
Reference - http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/downloads/pdf/dv_teen_brochure_english.pdf
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