Half of teens in couples have experienced violent conduct, survey finds. 52% of Italian teenagers who are in relationships say they have experienced some form of abusive or violent behavior at least once.
Survey by Save the Children Italia and the Ipsos market-research body released ahead of Valentine's Day.Gender-based violence is a major issue in Italy following a longseries of femicides. The murder of 22-year-old studentGiulia Cecchettin by her ex-boyfriend last year in a case that shocked the nation.