These statistics highlight the multifaceted nature of dating violence and expose the often-invisible digital and emotional harms that accompany physical aggression. The economic ramifications of dating violence are staggering, with partner violence in the United States annually costing an estimated $11.2 billion. In sum, this comprehensive study alerts society to a critical, previously under-recognized public health crisis: the elevated risk of dating violence among neurodivergent youth. Keywords:Developmental disorders, Mental health, Domestic violenceTags: Boston University study on dating violencecross-sectional study on youth victimizationcyber abuse among neurodivergent individualsDr. Emily Rothman research findingsimplications for public health and social servicesmental health and intimate partner violenceneurodevelopmental disorders and abuse risksneurodivergent youth dating abuseprevalence of dating abuse in youthpsychological abuse in adolescentsstatistical analysis of dating violenceyoung adults and dating violence

Source: New York Times February 12, 2026 12:17 UTC