Dating Violence–A Review

This review article provides a critical over view on the issue of dating violence associated with victimization and perpetration. It discusses the existing literature on the prevalence and demographics of dating violence. It attempts to explore the correlates/risk factors of dating violence and its consequences. This review is intended to create an awareness regarding mental health and healthy relationship among youths. It enumerates the measures that have been adopted to prevent dating violence and provide support for its survivors. These data have led researchers and practitioners to develop and implement programs designed to prevent such violent dating behaviors. The review concludes with a series of recommendations for further dating violence research, based on identified gaps in the current literature.