Study: Teens In Households Suffering From Economic Downturn Increasingly Facing Violence In 
Relationships
On The Early Show, as part of the special series called "CBS Reports: Children of the Recession," CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reported that a study released by Liz Claiborne and The Family Violence Prevention Fund shows an increase in teen dating violence -- directly tied to the economic downturn. The study says nearly one-in-three teens reports being the victim of verbal, physical or sexual abuse. Nearly one-in-four says they’ve been harassed by e-mail or text messaging. Nearly half of the respondents report being controlled, threatened or pressured to do things against their will. Read more...
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