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Abstract
Teen dating abuse (TDA) is a serious public health problem affecting almost half of all adolescents in the United States. Because of the developmental characteristics of adolescence such as identity confusion and rejection of adult authority figures, counseling adolescents who are experiencing TDA can be particularly challenging. This article describes the types of abuse, the early warning signs of abuse, and effective strategies that mental health counselors can use to counsel and educate teen victims of TDA and others.
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Charles Guigno
Charles Guigno is an Associate Professor and Director of the Mental Health and Human Services Program at Kingsborough Community College-City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York.
Kristina Yiannaki
Kristina Yiannaki is a Research Assistant in the Mental Health and Human Services Program at Kingsborough Community College-City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York.
Caroline Hallmark
Caroline Hallmark is a Research Assistant in the Mental Health and Human Services Program at Kingsborough Community College-City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York.