One in five girls aged 16-19 have experienced domestic abuse, police estimate
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Police estimate that nearly one in five girls aged 16-19 have experienced domestic abuse, with cases growing fastest among teenagers. Louisa Rolfe of the National Police Chiefs’ Council stated that current efforts are insufficient to address misogyny and harmful online influences affecting young people. The Office for National Statistics found that 16-19 and 20-24 year olds represent a larger share of domestic abuse victims than other age groups. Rolfe noted that the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act doesn't adequately cover abuse experienced by under-16s, the fastest-growing victim group. Police are collaborating with academics to improve understanding of abuse in teenage relationships and ensure appropriate responses. Helen Millichap highlighted the need to address online abuse, which the current definition struggles to encompass.
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