Physical violence: About 6 in 10 females and 7 in 10 males reported experiencing physical violence prior to the age of 18. Almost 1 out of 2 females and more than 4 in 10 males 13 to 17 years old reported that they experienced physical violence in the past 12 months by either a relative, authority fi gure (such as teachers) or an intimate partner. Among females and males who experienced physical violence prior to the age of 18, approximately 4 in 10 reported physical violence by their mother. Almost 3 in 10 females and about 6 in 10.
