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Teen dating violence: building a research program through collaborative insights
Carrie F Mulford1, Dara R Blachman-Demner
1National Institute of Justice, Washington, DC 20531, USA. carrie.mulford@usdoj.gov
Violence Against Women
|July 16, 2013
Summary
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) funds research on teen dating violence (adolescent relationship abuse) to understand and prevent perpetration and victimization. Key findings and methodological challenges are discussed, highlighting research gaps.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has developed a research portfolio focused on teen dating violence, also known as adolescent relationship abuse.
- NIJ's focus emerged due to increasing recognition of the prevalence and impact of this issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline NIJ's contributions to understanding and preventing teen dating violence.
- To present key findings from NIJ-funded research on adolescent relationship abuse.
- To discuss challenges in defining, measuring, and researching teen dating violence.
Main Methods:
- Review of NIJ-funded research initiatives and accomplishments.
- Synthesis of key findings from studies on teen dating violence perpetration and victimization.
- Discussion of methodological issues and NIJ's role in addressing them.
Main Results:
- NIJ has significantly contributed to knowledge development in adolescent relationship abuse prevention.
- Key findings from funded research offer insights into the dynamics of teen dating violence.
- NIJ has actively engaged with complex issues of definition, measurement, and research methods.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed at the intersection of teen dating violence research, policy, and practice.
- Addressing identified research gaps is crucial for effective prevention and intervention strategies.
- NIJ's ongoing commitment supports advancements in understanding and combating adolescent relationship abuse.
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