A shocking report into violence against women and girls from the NSPCC and University of Bristol has been released. Amongst the reported figures: 1/3 of teenage girls (13-17) in a relationship have been pressured into having sex, 1 in 16 had been raped and 1/4 had suffered physical violence.
Professor David Berridge from the University of Bristol, said: "The high rate and harmful impact of violence in teenagers' intimate relationships, especially for girls, is appalling. It was shocking to find that exploitation and violence in relationships starts so young
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/whatwedo/mediacentre/pressreleases/2009_01_september_teen_girls_abused_by_boyfriends_warns_NSPCC_wdn68078.html
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