Recognizing and responding to teen dating violence requires an awareness of the prevalence of dating violence, indicators of abuse in relationships, and steps to take if someone is experiencing dating violence. Dating violence is often overlooked due to preconceived ideas about what abuse looks like in relationships or the false assumption that it is not prevalent in young people's relationships. Section 1 begins with an overview of dating violence for all audiences. Subsequent sections are directed to school staff, parents, and students, each with information relevant to the specific audience.

Please note that this toolkit is not considered training and is not sufficient to meet any legal requirements for training. It is important to be properly trained, especially on issues related to students.

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Table of Contents

  1. Section 1

    1.0
    What Is Teen Dating Violence?
    1.1
    How Is It Defined?
    1.2
    Why Does This Happen in Adolescent Relationships?
    1.3
    What Does Dating Violence Look Like?
    1.4
    How Does It Get Missed?

  2. Section 2

    2.0
    Dear Staff
    2.1
    Teen Dating Violence and Schools
    2.2
    Obligation to Report
    2.3
    Title IX
    2.4
    School Behavioral Threat Assessment
    2.5
    Dating Violence Policy
    2.6
    Curriculum Materials
    2.7
    Frequently Asked Questions, Checklists, and Training Requirements
    2.8
    How to Help Our Students

  3. Section 3

    3.0
    Dear Parents
    3.1
    Dating Violence is Abuse
    3.2
    What Your Child Should Know
    3.3
    Can You Prevent Your Child from Being a Victim?
    3.4
    If Your Child Is in An Abusive Relationship
    3.5
    School Legislative Requirements

  4. Section 4

    4.0
    Dear Students
    4.1
    Relationships and Boundaries
    4.2
    Could You Be a Victim?
    4.3
    If You Are in An Abusive Relationship
    4.4
    If Your Friend Is in An Abusive Relationship

  5. Section 5

    5.0
    Conclusion
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