A significant number of college women are victims of violence and abuse.
43% of dating college women report experiencing some violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.
Over one in five college women (22%) report actual physical abuse, sexual abuse or threats of physical violence.
52% of college women report knowing a friend who has experienced violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.
More than half (57%) of college students who report having been in an abusive dating relationship said it occurred in college.
College students do not know how to help their friends and themselves get out of abusive relationships.
58% of college students say they don’t know how what to do to help someone who is a victim of dating abuse.
38% of college students say they don’t know how to get help for themselves on campus if they were a victim of dating abuse.
More than half of all college students (57%) say it is difficult to identify dating abuse.
Sharing passwords can increase digital dating abuse among college students.
One in three (36%) dating college students has given a dating partner their computer, email, or social network passwords and these students are more likely to experience digital dating abuse.
About the Poll
Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.) commissioned Knowledge Networks to conduct a survey of college students. The objectives of this project are to:
Identify the prevalence of dating abuse among college students;
Better understand their attitudes and perceptions about
dating violence and abuse;
Explore knowledge of warning signs and where to seek help; and
Examine reactions to dating abuse experienced as bystanders.
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