
New police data reveals a concerning trend, with 1 in 5 girls aged 16-19 experiencing domestic abuse. Experts warn of misogyny and toxic online influences driving this crisis.
A disturbing new trend has emerged in the UK, with police data indicating that the fastest-growing victim group for domestic abuse is teenage girls. According to Louisa Rolfe, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for domestic abuse, nearly one in five girls aged 16-19 are estimated to have experienced some form of domestic abuse.
Rolfe warns that
Source: The Guardian