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| A third of teenage girls suffer sexual abuse in a relationship and a quarter experience violence at the hands of their boyfriends, a survey suggests. | A third of teenage girls suffer sexual abuse in a relationship and a quarter experience violence at the hands of their boyfriends, a survey suggests. |
| Nearly 90% of 1,400 girls aged 13 to 17 had been in intimate relationships, the NSPCC and University of Bristol found. | Nearly 90% of 1,400 girls aged 13 to 17 had been in intimate relationships, the NSPCC and University of Bristol found. |
| Of these, one in six said they had been pressured into sexual intercourse and one in 16 said they had been raped. | Of these, one in six said they had been pressured into sexual intercourse and one in 16 said they had been raped. |
| The government is developing guidance for schools on gender bullying but says it is "vital" parents advise children. | The government is developing guidance for schools on gender bullying but says it is "vital" parents advise children. |
| A quarter of the girls interviewed for the survey had suffered physical violence including being slapped, punched or beaten, while others had been pressured or forced to kiss or sexually touch. | A quarter of the girls interviewed for the survey had suffered physical violence including being slapped, punched or beaten, while others had been pressured or forced to kiss or sexually touch. |
| Only one in 17 boys reported having been pressured or forced into sexual activity but almost one in five had suffered physical violence in a relationship. | Only one in 17 boys reported having been pressured or forced into sexual activity but almost one in five had suffered physical violence in a relationship. |
| Parents and schools can perform a vital role in teaching [youngsters] about loving and safe relationships Diane Sutton, NSPCC | Parents and schools can perform a vital role in teaching [youngsters] about loving and safe relationships Diane Sutton, NSPCC |
| Professor David Berridge, from the University of Bristol, described the findings as "appalling". | Professor David Berridge, from the University of Bristol, described the findings as "appalling". |
| "It was shocking to find that exploitation and violence in relationships starts so young," he said. | "It was shocking to find that exploitation and violence in relationships starts so young," he said. |
| "This is a serious issue that must be given higher priority by policymakers and professionals." | "This is a serious issue that must be given higher priority by policymakers and professionals." |
| Diane Sutton, head of NSPCC policy and public affairs, said: "Boys and girls are under immense peer pressure to behave in certain ways and this can lead to disrespectful and violent relationships, with girls often bearing the brunt. | Diane Sutton, head of NSPCC policy and public affairs, said: "Boys and girls are under immense peer pressure to behave in certain ways and this can lead to disrespectful and violent relationships, with girls often bearing the brunt. |
| "Parents and schools can perform a vital role in teaching them about loving and safe relationships, and what to do if they are suffering from violence or abuse." | "Parents and schools can perform a vital role in teaching them about loving and safe relationships, and what to do if they are suffering from violence or abuse." |
| The report recommends child protection professionals consider the cases of girls who are in relationships with older boyfriends, with three-quarters in this category saying they had been victims of abuse. | The report recommends child protection professionals consider the cases of girls who are in relationships with older boyfriends, with three-quarters in this category saying they had been victims of abuse. |
| 'Feeling scared' | 'Feeling scared' |
| Many girls said they put up with abuse because they felt scared, guilty or feared they would lose their boyfriend. | Many girls said they put up with abuse because they felt scared, guilty or feared they would lose their boyfriend. |
| One told researchers: "I only went out with him for a week. And then, because I didn't want to have sex, he just started picking on me and hitting me." | One told researchers: "I only went out with him for a week. And then, because I didn't want to have sex, he just started picking on me and hitting me." |
| A spokesman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families said personal, social, health and economic studies - including relationship education - would become statutory for children of all ages by September 2011. | A spokesman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families said personal, social, health and economic studies - including relationship education - would become statutory for children of all ages by September 2011. |
| "Parents have a vital role to play in providing information and advice on sex and relationships," he said. | "Parents have a vital role to play in providing information and advice on sex and relationships," he said. |
| "They should lead on instilling values in their children, but schools have a clear role in giving young people accurate information and developing the skills they need to make safe and responsible choices." | "They should lead on instilling values in their children, but schools have a clear role in giving young people accurate information and developing the skills they need to make safe and responsible choices." |
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