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Mother of slain teen Lauren Astley discusses breakup violence

October 21, 2013 / 00:34

This episode discusses breakup violence, its prevalence among teenagers, and the risks associated with breakups. It highlights the alarming statistics related to violent assaults during this period.

The conversation emphasizes that many kids experience breakups in their senior year, but the potential for violence is often overlooked. The term "breakup violence" is introduced, shedding light on a serious issue that affects many young people.

Listeners are advised to avoid seeing an ex-partner alone after a breakup, as the chances of violent encounters increase significantly. The episode aims to raise awareness about the dangers surrounding breakups.

TLDR

Breakup violence among teens is a serious issue, with increased risks during and after breakups.

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a lot of kids break up particularly in senior year but this isn't how they end I had never even

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heard that term before and now even a a more specific term called breakup violence your chances of being violently

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assaulted just shoot up dramatically at the time around the breakup the facts that I'm learning that I just didn't

00:00:25

know before after you've broken up with somebody you don't go see that person alone ever

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Episode Highlights

Breakup Violence
The risks of violence increase dramatically around the time of a breakup.
“Your chances of being violently assaulted just shoot up dramatically at breakup.”
@ 00m 14s
October 21, 2013

Episode Quotes

Your chances of being violently assaulted just shoot up dramatically at breakup.
Mother of slain teen Lauren Astley discusses breakup violence

Key Moments

Senior Year Struggles00:02
Learning New Terms00:07
Breakup Risks00:14