One in six young people face sexual harm - report (opens original article in a new tab)

New data reveals significant harm faced by young people in New Zealand, including sexual harm, violence, bullying, and verbal abuse, according to a report from the Ministry of Social Development.

• One in six young people in New Zealand have experienced sexual harm
• One in ten young people were exposed to violence by an adult in their home
• Bullying affected one in four young people, with nearly one in three skipping school as a result
• Half of young people were yelled or sworn at by an adult in their home