Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C.

Is Your Teen a Victim of Teen Relationship Abuse? How Can You Tell?

Posted
by in

teen relationship abuse law offices of anthony carboneYou may not think it, but teenagers could experience the same abuse that adults face. In fact, teen relationship abuse is more common than you may think.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen dating violence has a definition similar to domestic abuse — “the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship.” This can occur not only in person but also through the internet.

A 2011 CDC survey found that 23 percent of females and 14 percent of males who have experienced abuse by an intimate partner say that they first experienced some form of violence while in their teenage years. A few years later, a 2013 survey found that approximately 10 percent of high school students reported physical victimization and 10 percent had reported sexual victimization from a dating partner.

Effects of Teen Relationship Abuse

And the effects of teen relationship abuse can last a lifetime. Those involved in unhealthy and abusive relationships can experience the following:

These teens may also experience victimization in college and beyond.

The Signs of Teen Dating Violence

But how do you know if your teen is a victim? Like domestic violence, there are clear signs of violence. Here are a few of the most common ones.

It’s important for your teen to know that this type of behavior is not only unhealthy, but there is legal help in New Jersey. Although you cannot apply for a restraining order against a minor (unless the minor is emancipated) for domestic violence, a teen who is being stalked by another minor can apply for a TRO, as long as the victim’s parent or guardian files a complaint. A conviction for stalking is not required in order to apply. However, if the teen’s abuser is over 18, the victim can apply for a TRO as long as there was a relationship with the abuser.

If your teen is a victim of teen relationship abuse, it’s time to take action. Contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone today for a free consultation.

Do You Need Legal Representation?

Contact Us Today

The information provided on this website about personal injury, family, and divorce law is not meant to be taken as legal advice. At the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, based in Jersey City, we assist clients throughout Hudson County, New Jersey, including the communities of Union City, North Bergen, West New York, Newark, Jersey City, Essex County, Bayonne, Hoboken, Weehawken, Guttenberg, Secaucus, Greenville, Elizabeth and Marion. If you are in need of a personal injury or family lawyer or attorney, please contact us today.

Exit mobile version