Abusive dates.

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Concerned about abuse in adolescent dating relationships, a couple of states have passed laws to educate teenagers about dangerous behavior, according to The New York Times. Harassment, name-calling and ridicule appear to be increasing with the use of the Internet and cell phones. More extreme violent acts have been catalysts for the laws. Rhode Island adopted the Lindsay Ann Burke Act in 2007 after the young woman was killed by a former boyfriend. It requires school districts to teach students in grades 7...

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