Teen dating violence is a growing issue impacting the adolescent experience, with adolescent females at
risk to perpetrate violence. This study used the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to
examine the prevalence of related dating violence risk factors and their ability to predict perpetration by
adolescent females. The predictor variables identified for teen dating violence perpetration were race,
exposure to violence, adolescent alcohol use, propensity to engage in risk behaviors, mental health, and
delinquency. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the likelihood to predict
perpetration. Unlike prior regional studies, this research did not support inclusion of these risk factors
for adolescent female dating violence perpetration. Practice implications are also discussed with
attention to curriculum support, community needs, and research opportunities.