Tylinsa Hall, left, 18, of Atlanta shares her story of abuse.

Tylinsa Hall, left, 18, of Atlanta shares her story of abuse. / On Second Thought

Teen reporters with VOX Teen Communications in Atlanta are turning their attention to the problem of relationship violence. The United Nations reports that children who grow up in abusive households are more likely to become perpetrators or victims of domestic violence later in life. Many types of abuse aren’t physical.  One common form of psychological abuse is known as gaslighting. Nea-Sa’Mon Wray of VOX Teen Communications reports on gaslighting and how it can prolong a victim’s decision to come forward.

VOX will hold a series of events about teen dating violence in Atlanta this weekend. Click here for more details on how to register.

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