Dating Violence Reported by High School Students, 2023

This data snapshot examines the prevalence of physical and sexual dating violence reported by U.S. high school students in 2023. Drawing on CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, it highlights differences by grade and sex, showing higher reports of sexual dating violence among female students. The findings also place current trends in historical context, noting declines in sexual dating violence since 2013 while physical dating violence has remained relatively stable. Together, the data offer important context for prevention, education, and youth safety efforts.