NCJ Number
157206
Date Published
1993
Length
113 pages
Annotation
This guide helps teens understand the nature of violence in dating relationships, provides prevention education on teen dating violence, empowers teenagers to talk to other teens about dating violence, teaches teens assertiveness skills that can solve problems nonviolently, and gives teens a sense of their own uniqueness and worth.
Abstract
One section provides an overview of sexual assault and dating violence, including definitions, statistics, signs that can identify an abuser, and whom to contact for more information. Another section focuses on the law, the victim's legal obligations to report violence, and whom to call. It also suggests what a person can do to help a student who may be in an abusive situation. A third section suggests guidelines for various types of activities designed to make a safe environment for the students. Three sections provide activities and resources to help teens build prevention skills, assist a friend who is in an abusive situation, learn skills to prevent violence, and develop positive behavior. The last section provides reference and resource lists. Other material includes fact sheets, a teen kit, a discussion paper, a brochure, and a publication list from Education Wife Assault.