Teens

The teen years are very focussed on relationships. It is common now to see the daughters of abused women becoming involved in abusive dating relationships while the son of a man who uses abuse is more likely to be abusive in his dating relationships.

Lack of exposure to healthy relationships in which people discuss their differences and reach a compromise often means these teens will use force or manipulation to get what they want.

They are also at increased risk of addiction, suicide, prostitution, and gang involvement.