Warning Signs and Help for Teen Violence

Resources for learning about and stopping domestic violence among teens.

ByABC News via logo
February 10, 2009, 11:11 PM

Feb. 11, 2009 — -- According to recent studies, about one in three adolescent girls will be in a physically abusive relationship by the time she graduates from high school.

Psychologist and author Jill Murray says the pattern of abuse often mirrors that in adult relationships.

Below are some of the warning signs that parents should be aware of:

Visit These Web Sites for More Information:

Love Is Respect -- www.loveisrespect.orgThis Web site and the help line is geared toward people in their teens and early 20s as well as their parents.