Abuse and Violence Information for Teens

Teens experience violence in many forms, including bullying, fighting, hazing, dating violence, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and even homicide. In 2003, more than 5,500 young people between the ages of 10 and 24 were murdered, 82 percent with a firearm. Although media coverage often focuses on shootings, other types of violence impact greater numbers of teens. In fact, according to statistics for 2004, more than 750,000 young people were treated in emergency rooms for a variety of injuries sustained as a result of violence, and the numbers of teens who suffer without receiving urgent medical care remain uncounted. The physical and emotional scars resulting from these experiences can endure for a lifetime.Lawton, Sandra Augustyn is the author of 'Abuse and Violence Information for Teens', published 2007 under ISBN 9780780810082 and ISBN 0780810082.