Boys Are Victims Too? Sexual Dating and Injury Among High-Risk Youth

Boys and girls who have been exposed to violence in childhood may be the perpetrators or victims of teen dating violence. Using data collected from the surveys of adolescents in high-risk communities, this study examined whether poly-victimization (exposure to multiple forms of violence) was associated with sex differences in teen dating violence. Results suggest that although boys from high-risk communities may perpetrate teen dating violence more than girls, they are just as likely to be victimized.