#YoungerThanYouThinkThe story of domestic violence begins long before you think. Over half of men and women who experienced

abusive behaviors as adults FIRST experienced abuse between the ages of 11-24.

by BreakTheCycle 19 hours ago

Break the Cycle asked survivors and advocates to spread the word that abuse starts #YoungerThanYouThink by

sharing their personal stories, sharing facts, and sending messages of support to survivors.

BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · A MONTH AGO

This #DVAM, be aware that unhealthy & abusive behaviors exist in teen relationships. Share your

teen dv story with #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/68XiA5Qnag

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 24 DAYS

AGO

Learning about healthy relationships is important for EVERYONE. Abuse starts

#YoungerThanYouThink. #DVAM pic.twitter.com/lBEkMdkezJ

We had supporters from around the country sending their support.

DCCADV@DCCADV

A MONTH AGO

This #DVAM talk with your teen about #healthyrelationships. Abuse starts#YoungerThanYouThink

Serving California@ServeCalifornia

A MONTH AGO

this is the perfect time to amplify #survivors stories & rally the call for our youth #dvam#YoungerThanYouThink #dvam2016 twitter.com/Love_IsNotAbus…

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Jane

Randel@jarandel

A MONTH AGO

Nearly 70% of women who have been abused or stalked by a dating partner, first experiencedabuse b/t 11-24 yrs old #YoungerThanYouThink

The Network@TheNetwork5

A MONTH AGO

Stop domestic violence before it starts. Abuse begins #YoungerThanYouThink

NO MORE@NOMOREorg

18 DAYS

AGO

A3 Abuse starts #YoungerThanYouThink. One survivor's story of dating abuse that she exp online:nomore.org/dating-abuse-g… #NewsHourChats

Crisis Intervention@stopdvsa

A MONTH AGO

•Over half of men who have been abused or stalked by a dating partner, first experienced abuseb/t 11-24 yrs old #YoungerThanYouThink

Antonette Gray@jamamerican21

A MONTH AGO

@NOMOREorg #YoungerThanYouThink prepare safe haven for men & boys who have beenabused #endTaboo

Gary Coker@GaryTanCoker

24 DAYS

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I can't get over the fact that this happens to most women at such a young age, yet alone at all.#YoungerThanYouThink twitter.com/kellyoxford/st…

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The LoveEd.

Movement@LoveEdMovement

18 DAYS

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Dating violence is happening to those #YoungerThanYouThink - Check out this great campaign toshare your story and support survivors! twitter.com/love_isnotabus…

NO MORE @NOMOREORG · A MONTH AGO

#NOMORE "that can't happen to men." Too many young people experience violence and abuse.

Share your story at #YoungerThanYouThink. pic.twitter.com/s6GyNs765m

As well as their stories...

Karli Johnson@karlieducates

A MONTH AGO

He controlled me. He made me feel powerless. I was scared, but I thought #DomesticViolence forjust for married women. #YoungerThanYouThink

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Karli Johnson@karlieducates

A MONTH AGO

I was scared to go to my dorm room. My BF was always waiting for me, angry, upset or just"checking in" #YoungerThanYouThink #ThisIsDV

Karli Johnson@karlieducates

A MONTH AGO

My roommate used me. He took advantage of my depression and anxiety, and then my body.#ThisIsDV #YoungerThanYouThink #Survivor #NOMORE

Karli Johnson@karlieducates

A MONTH AGO

He told me I was stupid. He ripped apart my papers, said I couldn't survive college w/o him. ISURVIVED #YoungerThanYouThink #ThisIsDV

Jessica Quiroli �@heelsonthefield

A MONTH AGO

@BreaktheCycleDV I was a teenager the 1st time a BF hit me & 2nd time. And 3rd time. Please,talk to your kids. #YoungerThanYouThink #DVAM

Ellen Sue Gotlander@heelsonthefield

A DAY AGO

... I was a teenager in relationships where violence was normal. It happens #youngerthanyouthink.#DVAM2016 Thank you @BreaktheCycleDV.

Lauren Allen@laurgallen

A MONTH AGO

I was 16 when my first real relationship ended bc he assaulted me. There were warning signs, Ijust didn't know it. #YoungerThanYouThink

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BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 19 DAYS

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Let's Be Real member, Lauren, shares her personal story for #YoungerThanYouThink in a new blog:

breakthecycle.org/blog/realstori… pic.twitter.com/fgla1OyWSQ

PhoenixWrite@PhoenixWrite

A MONTH AGO

I was 15 when I met boy who abused me for 17yrs. Had I known about #coercivecontrol may havegot out sooner #SREnow #YoungerThanYouThink #dv twitter.com/breakthecycled…

Manda@amanda2080

23 DAYS

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I had always said "I won't let that happen to me" until it did.. #DVAM2016 #YoungerThanYouThink#DVAMonth

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MANDA @AMANDA2080 · 21 DAYS

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If we do not speak about it, how can we #raiseawareness #DVAwareness #domesticviolence

#DVAM2016 #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/IiNlz26hKw

EndTeenViolence@EndTRViolence

14 DAYS

AGO

Dating violence happens #YoungerThanYouThink.Sierra Landry was just 18 years old when herlife was taken by her ex boyfriend #passsierraslaw

Due to the outpouring of support, Break the Cycle expanded the campaign to show just how serious this

epidemic is.

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 21 DAYS

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Domestic violence can start in college, and even earlier. It happens #YoungerThanYouThink

pic.twitter.com/xhkLJrxdYt

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LAUREN ALLEN @LAURGALLEN · 21 DAYS

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We need to teach young people they deserve better than this. Learn the warning signs and help

educate others. #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/CQRq59rw0b

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

NO MORE @NOMOREORG · 20 DAYS

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#NOMORE "then why didn't you just leave?" Teens experience dating violence

#YoungerThanYouThink. Need help? Visit breakthecycle.org pic.twitter.com/w2MdTZUExg

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

BREAK THE

CYCLE @TATEAMBTC

· 18 DAYS

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This #DVAM it's important that we remember DV starts #YoungerThanYouThink.

pic.twitter.com/MNBBDoDM2d

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

BREAK THE

CYCLE @TATEAMBTC

· 12 DAYS

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When does abuse start? It's #YoungerThanYouThink. #DVAM pic.twitter.com/6B4BgO9HIk

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

NATASHA JOHNSON @HEELSANDRACING · 21 DAYS

AGO

Did you know 1 in 3 HS students will experience dating abuse before leaving high school? 1 in 10

physically! #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/UKhGIrbAmE

Take action in your community! Abuse starts #YoungerThanYouThink

https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

NATASHA JOHNSON @HEELSANDRACING · 8 DAYS

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Ready to talk to students at Hough HS today :-) #TDVA #DVAM #RelationshipGoals #healthy…

instagram.com/p/BL8uxi7APk9/

Break the Cycle@BreaktheCycleDV

@heelsandracing · A MONTH AGO

Change the story for someone else…because abuse happens #YoungerThanYouThink.

Download the entire campaign at breakthecycle.org/sharing-y …

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