For Georgia Teens, The End Of Dating Violence Begins With Healthy Relationships

Domestic violence and sexual assault are leading causes of injuries
for young women and girls over the age of 15 in Georgia, according
to the state's Department of Public Health . In fact, reports
indicate that 30% of Georgia women in that age group will be abused
at least once by their partners in their lifetimes. To understand
why, we spoke with Michelle White, who is a child and youth project
manager for the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence . She
explained how to identify and prevent teen dating violence as well
as why teens are less likely to report it. And White also described
the characteristics of healthy relationships.