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Statistics of the Struggles We See
Teen Sexual Abuse
38% of young women are sexually abused by the age of 18. Female victims of teen sexual abuse are more likely than others to experience eating disorders, suicidal behavior, pregnancy and risky sexual behaviors.
Teen Pregnancies & Single Moms
Each year, about 1 million teenagers in the United States become pregnant. Over 175,000 of these new mothers are age 17 or younger. Teen Births in Illinois Girls, Age 15-19 in 2012 – 12,098.
Teen Bullying
30% of teenagers in the United States have been involved in bullying, either as a bully or as a victim of teenage bullying.
Teen Eating Disorders
8,000,000 or more people in the United States have an eating disorder. 90% are women.
Teen Suicide
Each day in our nation there are an average of over 5,400 attempts by young people grades 7-12. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24.
Teen Pornography
15 to 17 year olds having multiple hardcore exposures: 80%. 8 to 16 year olds having viewed pornography online: 90%.
The Hard Truth
We believe that Christians must respond to bullying, abuse and violence both within the church and in the community.
Nearly 70% of abuse victims turn to their faith community first when asking for help.
The programs below are catered towards women but we work with all age ranges of teens and young ladies. This is where we change generations, as early as they allow and as early as they realize God has already planned out their journey.
