(http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/377942/domestic_violence_among_high_school.html)
Domestic is prevalent in the college and high school atmosphere, and is an ongoing problem. Teenagers and college student are often unsure of what a healthy relationship with a partner is, rather than what seems to be considered “normal”. Domestic violence consists of sexual abuse, rape, pushing, slapping, punching, stalking, as well as emotional abuse.
Stith, a nationally recognize domestic violence expert says that 30 percent of college students have been in relationships that involve physical aggression, and even more in emotional abuse. One in four high school students claim to be in emotionally abusive relationships. The Alabama Coalition against Domestic Violence (ACADV) says that college and high school counts of domestic violence are equally disturbing. Date rape is 67% of cases involving sexual abuse.
The question remains: why does domestic violence occur most commonly in the teenage and early twenty areas? Well, the triggers at this age are usually caused by the inability to understand how to control ones anger, stress, and are usually found in highly intense relationships. Many people stuck in these ruts with their partners find it very hard to get out of this type of relationship. They feel like they do not deserve anything better, and they feel that this type of behavior is acceptable. For example, when one partner gets absurdly jealous, and acts in rage, the other partner may find this to be an act of love. In some cases, males try to have a macho persona, therefore they want to be in control of the relationship to appear superior to their peers, especially at this age.
“We cannot minimize violence against women. Make violence is more likely to cause serious injury and death,” suggests Stith.
Domestic violence happens to both male and females, the only difference is the physical difference. In most cases, males are more apt to defend themselves, whereas females are not. This may be why women get away with domestic violence versus males.
A healthy relationship means to feel proud of yourself and your partner. If one wants help, there are not too many places to turn. The New York’s office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is a school where people are supporting/give advice to people who seek help if they are in a violent relationship and do not know where to turn. From what I gather, college and high school relationships are new to teens, and they have not had much experience caring for a significant other. This may lead to confusion on how to handle certain situations.
Domestic is prevalent in the college and high school atmosphere, and is an ongoing problem. Teenagers and college student are often unsure of what a healthy relationship with a partner is, rather than what seems to be considered “normal”. Domestic violence consists of sexual abuse, rape, pushing, slapping, punching, stalking, as well as emotional abuse.
Stith, a nationally recognize domestic violence expert says that 30 percent of college students have been in relationships that involve physical aggression, and even more in emotional abuse. One in four high school students claim to be in emotionally abusive relationships. The Alabama Coalition against Domestic Violence (ACADV) says that college and high school counts of domestic violence are equally disturbing. Date rape is 67% of cases involving sexual abuse.
The question remains: why does domestic violence occur most commonly in the teenage and early twenty areas? Well, the triggers at this age are usually caused by the inability to understand how to control ones anger, stress, and are usually found in highly intense relationships. Many people stuck in these ruts with their partners find it very hard to get out of this type of relationship. They feel like they do not deserve anything better, and they feel that this type of behavior is acceptable. For example, when one partner gets absurdly jealous, and acts in rage, the other partner may find this to be an act of love. In some cases, males try to have a macho persona, therefore they want to be in control of the relationship to appear superior to their peers, especially at this age.
“We cannot minimize violence against women. Make violence is more likely to cause serious injury and death,” suggests Stith.
Domestic violence happens to both male and females, the only difference is the physical difference. In most cases, males are more apt to defend themselves, whereas females are not. This may be why women get away with domestic violence versus males.
A healthy relationship means to feel proud of yourself and your partner. If one wants help, there are not too many places to turn. The New York’s office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is a school where people are supporting/give advice to people who seek help if they are in a violent relationship and do not know where to turn. From what I gather, college and high school relationships are new to teens, and they have not had much experience caring for a significant other. This may lead to confusion on how to handle certain situations.
4 comments:
i feel like not many people think about this. i know some one that matches some of the examples and he doesnt even realize it. i didnt know that 30 percent of highschool teens are involved. that doesnt sound like much but it is.
Interesting topic. A lot of people don't know that domestic abuse can be more than just physical, its mental to. People our age usually don't do anything about it because they don't know its going on or they are ashamed. I can't believe 30% of tenns are involved in domestic abuse! That seems like a ridiculous amount. This is an important issues schools need to address more. Nice job!
I like that in your blog you also put many reasons why this domestic violence occurs. Outsiders look at abusive relationships and wonder how the abused could let this happen. But until you are actually in the situation you probably don't know how it feels. I feel like it is a growing problem and everyone probably knows at least one person who has been in an abusive relationship.
that's nuts, to think about how young kids in highschool (not so YOUNg these days) are involved in such a serious crime. parents need to beat it into their kids that it isnt ok!
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