Youth and domestic violence involve a pattern of abusive behaviors—physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological—used to gain power and control in teenage dating relationships or by adolescents against family members. It also includes children witnessing caregiver abuse. Victims often experience serious mental health, behavioral, and academic problems. 

Key Aspects of Youth and Domestic Violence

•Teen Dating Violence: Affects 1 in 3 teens in the U.S., including physical abuse, sexual coercion, and digital abuse (stalking, harassment).

•Witnessing Violence: Millions of children are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) in their homes each year, leading to severe trauma.

•Juvenile Domestic Violence: Violent acts committed by youths against parents, siblings, or dating partners.

•High-Risk Group: Females between 16 and 24 years old face the highest rates of intimate partner violence.