As teens experience more violence, their health risks increase. At least 16 health conditions and risky behaviors are related to experiencing violence as a teen.Schools can create safe + supportive environments for all young people. New #VitalSigns report shows that teens who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or not sure of their sexual identity were more likely to experience violence than their heterosexual peers.Find your role in new #VitalSigns: usa.gov/xAMYj external icon We can all help young people live a life free from violence. A teen’s brain is still growing, and violence can disrupt teens’ development and harm their current and future health.Learn more in our recent Vital Signs report: usa.gov/xAMYj external icon Teens ages 14-18 years old experience violence way too often.Learn more in Vital Signs: usa.gov/xAMYj external icon Teens, parents, families, communities, and schools all play a role in preventing violence. Experiencing violence as a teen can harm development and increase the chance of health problems in adulthood.Schools can adopt policies and practices to create safe and supportive environments for all young people. New Vital Signs report from shows that teens who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or not sure of their sexual identity were more likely to experience violence than their heterosexual peers.Learn more in new Vital Signs: usa.gov/xAMYj external icon Parents, families, communities + schools all play a role in preventing violence for young people. A teen’s brain is still growing, and violence can disrupt teens’ development + harm their current + future health.
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