Ending Violence in Every Relationship
The E.V.E.R Project
Are You For E.V.E.R?
FACTS
20% of teens abused are likely to experience domestic violence by age 24
50% of young people who experience rape or physical abuse will attempt to commit suicide
Lasting Effects
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Substance abuse
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Depression
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PTSD
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Eating disorder
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Suicidal attempts
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Future domestic abuse
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Increase likelihood of STI
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Increase likelihood of pregnancy
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Lowered self-esteem
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Paranoia
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Trust issues
Types of Abuse
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Physical: hitting, shoving, biting strangling, kicking, or using weapons
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Verbal/emotional: threats, insults, constant monitoring, humiliation, intimidation, isolation or stalking
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Sexual: forced sexual activity; rape, coercion, restricting access to birth control
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Digital/Technological: demanding password to electronics, cyberbullying, sexting, excessive or threatening texts, stalking on social media
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Financial: using money as a means to get partner to stay in the relationship and them dependent on the other
83% of schools in the U.S. are UNPREPARED to deal with Teen Dating Violence
References:
Lowry, R. (2013). Schools Ill-Equipped to Respond to Teen Dating Violence. Dessert News.
Wilson, K. J. (2006). When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding & Ending Domestic Violence. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publishers.