1 is 2 Many
Despite the significant progress made in reducing violence against women, there is still a long way to go. Young women still face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault. In the last year, one in 10 teens have reported being physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. One in five young women have been sexually assaulted while they’re in college.In response to these alarming statistics, Vice President Biden is focusing his longstanding commitment to reducing violence against women specifically on teens and young women ages 16-24. By targeting the importance of changing attitudes that lead to violence and educating the public on the realities of abuse, the Vice President is leading the way in an effort to stop violence against women before it begins.
Share Your Ideas
We need your help. As teens and young women across the country head
back to school this month, tell us how you think we can make campuses
safer for all students and share your ideas for preventing dating
violence and sexual assault. From September 13th – the 17th anniversary
of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act – to September 27th,
use the form below to submit your ideas, or use the hashtag #1is2many to
share on Twitter.
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