Almost half of teenagers are victims or witnesses of violence, study warns

Amrit Virdi
Monday, November 13, 2023

Almost half of teenagers have been victims or witnesses of violence over the past 12 months, a new report warns.

Social media has contributed to young people's exposure to violence, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Halfpoint.
Social media has contributed to young people's exposure to violence, according to the report. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Halfpoint.

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