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RESPONDING TO TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
Use school library as a resource center
• Have bulletin boards with dating violence information and healthy relationship information
• Have suggested reading and website list on topic
• Have books on dating violence
• Have teen dating violence/healthy relationships DVDs to check out
• Have brochure display with information; Use enclosed teen handouts and safety cards
• Have school policy on file to review
Offer parent meetings/parent awareness outreach
• Provide breakfast sessions
• Create opportunities for evening conversations with students, teachers and parents
• Provide resources at parent/teacher conferences; Use school administration enclosed materials
Educate school personnel on teen dating violence resources available
• Require personnel to be familiar with school dating violence protocol
• Encourage/require curriculum on topic to coincide with the social emotional learning standards
• Distribute enclosed school administrative materials to all divisions
• Make personnel aware of committee list and resources available
Develop advisory team in conjunction with teen dating violence protocol to include a group of local experts from community
organizations. Use enclosed committee list for guidance and consider including:
• Local Police Department
• Domestic Violence Provider
• State’s Attorney’s Office
• Mental Health Service
• Substance Abuse Service
• Media
• Civic Groups
• Teachers/Coaches
Incorporate teen dating violence and bullying prevention in student clubs
• Lead students to address the issue
• Require group involvement in programs that assist the youth
• Raise funds for teen dating violence prevention
LAKE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE • 2012
Please see Community Outreach/School Best Practices
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PARENT/TEACHER/COMMUNITY
community outreach - Teen Dating Violence: Parent/Teacher/Community Resources
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