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(KSL News) -- A new report uncovered a surge of violence and abuse aimed at teenage girls. Reseachers found one in five teens has been slapped, punched or hit by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
A quarter feel isolated from family and friends, and more than half say they've compromised their own beliefs to please a partner. And most say this behavior is normal.
Jessica Aronoff, Executive Director, "Break the Cycle": "These teens just want to fit in. They want to be in a relationship and they're not confident enough to stand up and say, 'Wait a second, I deserve better!' In fact, they often don't even know they deserve better."
Reseachers say part of the problem is kids are entering serious relationships too early.
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