February 16, 2025

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur in any setting regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, race, or cultural group. Intimate partner violence is more common than most think. The WHO multi-country study on women’s health and domestic violence against women collected data on IPV prevalence from more than 24,000 women in 10 counties. The study showed that IPV is not isolated to geographic areas and social status. Regardless of the county, IPV is prevalent.

Teen dating violence (TDV), also known as “dating violence,” is a significant issue affecting millions of young people globally. It can occur in person, online, or through technology. Teens may normalize behaviors like teasing and name-calling, not recognizing their potential for abuse. The risk factors are higher for female students. Female students have higher rates of physical and sexual dating violence than male students. What’s more, LGBTQ+ students and those unsure of their gender identity also experience higher rates of violence compared to heterosexual students13.