One in three U.K. teenage girls has suffered sexual abuse from a boyfriend and one in four has experienced violence in a relationship, according to an in-depth study published recently.
The survey, by the NSPCC and Bristol University, found that of the 1,353 teenage girls and boys questioned across the UK, nearly 90% of girls aged 13 to 17 had been in an intimate relationship. A similar number of boys had been in relationships.
A quarter of girls had suffered physical violence, including being slapped, punched or beaten by their boyfriends, according to the study.
Source: The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/sep/01/teenage-sexual-abuse-nspcc-report
Teen girls need more attention in this world I have one voice and I am using my voice to help the teen girl ministry with my new book called A Princess in God's Kingdom.I am going to churches and also christian schools to help young teen girls build their character, find the dreams God has for them and most important salvation. I know my one voice can make a different and will help teen girls see they can be a leader not a follower.
Posted by: Lynda Broadway-Tetirick | October 13, 2009 at 08:07 PM