H.R Teenage Dating Violence Education Act of 2013 Christina Fleschner

Domestic Violence ◦ Intimate Partner ◦ Spouses ◦ Live-in partners ◦ Dating relationships Forms ◦ Physical battering ◦ Sexual assault ◦ Emotional and Psychological Abuse National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Policies Domestic Violence ◦ Family Violence and Prevention Services Act ◦ Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ◦ Violence Against Women Act of 1994 Zosky, 2010

Teenage Dating Violence “Dating violence is a huge problem in the United States. One in three teens and young adults in the United States go through some form of dating violence. Many do not tell because they do not want friends and family to know” (New York Times, 2014)

Teenage Dating Violence Statistics Studies were completed in 2006, 2008 and 2009 by Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Macy’s. Among teenagers in grades 6-12

2009 Study Statistics The numbers were unexpectedly high Controlling behaviors (from a boyfriend or a girlfriend) 47% 80% of individuals knew someone who has been a victim of abuse

Teenage Dating Violence Statistics Spoken with a parent Parent Resources Schools to provide information Schools that did provide information

What’s been done Federally

H.R Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2013 Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D)- Illinois Introduced October 2013 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 0% chance of being enacted 2% chance of making it past committee

H.R will “amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of funds for the inclusion in domestic violence education programs of information available to teenage victims of dating violence”

H.R the facts Will help provide schools with inclusion programs Teens need to be empowered with knowledge Ending teen dating violence Authorize funding for domestic violence education on legal rights Cost of intimate partner violence Provide resources and opportunities

States Laws for Teenage Dating Violence ◦ 21 out of 50 states ◦ Bills just for dating violence (educators)- 2 ◦ Bills that would address issue but not in school- 3 ◦ Bills that are for students and educators- 6 ◦ Bills for students and community- 1

Iowa No law surrounding domestic violence education regarding teenagers Past legislation ◦ Did not get anywhere ◦ No support Statistics outdated

Sioux City There is a program within the high school that sends mentors in to talk about violence prevention

A Glimpse into the Future… “The severity of teenage dating violence has risen and the issue has remained largely unrecognized by the domestic violence movement and by law makers. If such abuse continues to be ignored by society, a whole new generations acts of violence will be cultivated and condoned, leading to societal attitudes that facilitate and tolerate all forms of domestic violence” Suarez, 1994

Organizations Waitt Institute for Violence Prevention Counsel on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault National Coalition Against Domestic Violence National Coalition Against Sexual Assault Break the Cycle Joyful Heart Foundation

References Binet, T., Heller, D., and McNulty, R. (1997). Confronting dating violence. Association for Supervision and Curriculium Development. Educational Leadership. Pg Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU) Liz Claiborne Inc. Topline Findings. Teen Relationship Abuse Survey (March 2006). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Curry, P. (1994). Love and fear dating violence and abusive relationships don’t just occur when couples reach adulthood. The ugliness often starts with teenage passion gone awry. Sunshine Magazine. Tribune Publishing Company, LLC. Ft. Lauderdale. Four Corners Health Department (2014). Teen Dating Violence. Futures Without Violence. Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Teen Act.

References Glauber, A., (2008) Tween and teen dating violence and abuse study. Liz Claiborne, Inc. loveisrespect.org National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Problem Nifong, C. (1996). Teens learn to walk away from dating violence. Christian Science Monitor. Vol. 89. Issue 15. Pg O’Keeffee, N., Brockhopp, K., Chew, E. (1986) Teen Dating Violence. National Association of Social Workers Inc., pg Silverman, J. (2001). Adolescent health; High rates of dating violence reported among teenage girls. Medical Sciences- Cardiovascular Diseases. NewsRx. Atlanta. Sousa, C. (1999). Teen dating violence: the hidden epidemic. Family and Conciliation Courts Review of AFCC. Sage Publications, Inc.

References Suarez, K. (1994). Teenage dating violence- the need for expanded awareness and legislation. California Law Review, Inc. Pgs Sullivan, M. Summary of rhode island’s Lindsay ann burke act. OLR Research Report. The Cycle of My Life Weisberg, K. (2013) Lindsay’s legacy: The tragedy that triggered law reform to prevent teen dating violence. Hastings Women’s Law Journal. Zosky, D. (2010). Accountability in teenage dating violence: A comparative examination. Social Work, 55,4, pg