Teen Dating Violence is becoming a serious problem in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that from 2000-2009 rape/sexual assault fell by over 50% for individuals aged 12 and older.
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- In 2009, 41% of females aged 12 and up who were victims of rape/sexual assault were attacked by their intimate partners compared to 18% in 2000
- In 2009, 26% of all Violent Crimes (defined as rape/sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault) with female victims was committed by intimate partners compared to 21% in 2000
Overall the rate of rape/sexual assault by strangers and non-strangers fell from 2000-2009....MORE women and girls were victimized by their intimate partners.