Relationship Abuse: More Than Just Physical Violence

It's shocking: Statistics repeatedly show that violence -- physical, verbal, emotional and psychological -- is extremely common in teen relationships. Now researchers are hearing a similar story from preteens, too.

A new article in the Baltimore Sun revealed that 40% of kids between the ages of 11 and 12 have a friend who's been verbally abused. Verbal abuse can include calling someone names or putting down the way they look, act or think. It's often much, much more than this, though.

Learn the warning signs of abusive relationships and what to do if you or someone you know is caught in a cycle of relationship violence.



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