Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
One in 4 teen age girls experience gender violence
One in 4 teen age girls experience gender violence
One in 4 teen age girls experience gender violence
Tuesday 8th April 2025
One in four teen girls face gender violence. Nicole Regehr from Gillian's Place discusses signs, prevention, and support.
25 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Hopeful
Supportive
Educational
About this podcast
Author:
Janice Arnoldi
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Parenting & Children
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
112 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Breaking the Silence: Gender Violence Among Teen Girls
Episode Overview
- One in four teen girls experience gender violence.
- Recognising early signs of abusive relationships is crucial.
- Parents and friends play a key role in supporting victims.
- Prevention and education are essential to break the cycle of abuse.
- Gillian's Place offers confidential support for survivors.
If you're feeling like you don't have free will over your own life, it might be a sign of abuse
In this eye-opening episode of Life Unscripted, Janice Arnoldi welcomes Nicole Regehr, executive director at Gillian's Place, to discuss the alarming rise in gender violence among teenage girls. Nicole shares shocking statistics, revealing that one in four adolescent girls who date boys experience some form of abuse. The conversation dives deep into the various forms of abuse, from physical to emotional, and highlights the often-overlooked signs that can indicate an abusive relationship.
Nicole emphasises the importance of recognising these signs early and provides practical advice for parents and friends who might be concerned about a loved one. She also touches on the cyclical nature of abuse and the crucial role of prevention and education in breaking this cycle. With heartfelt anecdotes and expert insights, this episode sheds light on a critical issue affecting many young girls today.
Don't miss this important discussion that could help you or someone you know recognise and address intimate partner violence.