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Most teens have friend in violent relationship

High numbers of young people have friends who are in violent relationships, including school girls.

a study by a women's support group discovered 95% of young women and 84% of young men reported knowing someone who had experienced abuse, violence or harassment.

the dangers ranged from victims being stalked, being forced to have sex or being assaulted by a partner.

In most cases the victims were young women.

By Jimmy Woulfe,Irish Examiner

More story at-http//www.irishexaminer.ie/irishexaminer/page/story.aspx-qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland

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