Before you have sex, check out What you need to know about STDs , or the film Weighing the Risk . There is information to help. Violence and abuse Abuse is a betrayal of trust in an intimate relationship. It can be physical, sexual, emotional, or all three. Dating violence .
Females are more likely to be assaulted by someone they know.
Our A-Z Index has lots more information of interest to young people. This document last updated 11 April 2001 .