Think that relationship abuse only happens to married adults? Think again. Teens are victims of violence and abuse from the hands of a partner at the same rate as adults. And it's just as serious.

Just check out these statistics:

• 1 in 5 dating couples report some form of violence (sexual or physical) in their relationship.
• 40% of teenage girls ages 14 to 17 say they know someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.
• In one study, up to 50% of female high school students reported having already experienced teen dating violence.
• In 1995, 7% of all murder victims were young women who were killed by their boyfriends.
• 68% of teenage rape victims know the rapist as either boyfriend or friend.
• Women ages 16 to 24 experience the highest per capita rates of domestic violence.

Dating Bill of Rights

I HAVE A RIGHT TO:

• Ask for a date
• Refuse a date
• Refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
• Have my own feelings and be able to express them
• Tell someone not to interrupt me
• Have my limits and values respected
• Tell my partner when I need affection
• Refuse affection
• Be heard
• Refuse to lend money
• Refuse sex at any time, for any reason
• Have friends and space aside from my partner
• Be treated and respected as an equal
• Be safe and free of abuse
• Say "no" at any time for any reason