The Government has recently launched a marketing campaign to tackle attitudes to violence in teenage relationships, as part of a long-term commitment to change public attitudes towards violence particularly against women and girls (though males can be victims too).
Recent NSPCC research showed that violence in teenage relationships is highly prevalent and that teenagers have surprisingly tolerant attitudes to violence in relationships. Evidence also shows that coercive and controlling behaviour can escalate into both physical and sexual violence and lead to repeat instances.
Please find below links to some useful websites:
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/teenrelationshipabuse/ : This is the Home Office ' Teen Relationship Abuse' website which contains information on the national campaign, campaign material and guidance to download and links to support services for young people and parents
http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/ : This is a website particularly for teenagers which provides help and advice to individuals in a relationship or those who are concerned about their friends
http://spotteenabuse.direct.gov.uk/index.html : This is a website for parents which offers help and advice to identify signs of their teenager being abused or being abusive and how to offer support.
