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Teen Dating Abuse and Harassment in the Digital World: Implications for Prevention and Intervention

Author(s): 
Zweig, J. & Dank, M.
Organization: 
Urban Institute
Publisher: 
Urban Institute
Date Published: 
February, 2013

This brief describes the findings from a study on teen dating and digital abuse. Researchers surveyed over 5,000 teens to better understand how teens are affected by abuse and harassment with the proliferation of new technologies, such as social networking sites, texts, cell phones, and e-mails. Tips for educators and parents are included at the end of the brief. This brief describes the findings from a study on teen dating and digital abuse. Researchers surveyed over 5,000 teens to better understand how teens are affected by abuse and harassment with the proliferation of new technologies, such as social networking sites, texts, cell phones, and e-mails. Tips for educators and parents are included at the end of the brief. 

Download a copy of Teen Dating Abuse and Harassment in the Digital World: Implications for Prevention and Intervention (PDF, 180 KB) from the Urban Institute Web site.

 

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