Building Healthy Relationships Makayla Bair Bailey DeRoest Megan Waters

Defining Teen Dating Violence Physical Emotional/Psychological Verbal Sexual Stalking

Espelage et al., University of Illinois

What’s happening in Utah?

Risk & Protective Factors

Belief that dating violence is acceptable Depression, anxiety, other trauma symptoms Aggression towards peers and other aggressive behavior Substance use Early sexual activity, having multiple sex partners Having a friend involved in dating violence Conflict with partner Witnessing or experiencing violence in the home RISK Family support/connectedness Connection to a caring adult Association with pro-social peers Connection/commitment to school Skills in solving problems non-violently PROTECTIVE

Warning Signs Checking cell phone or without permission Constant put downs Extreme jealousy or insecurity Explosive temper Isolation from family/friends Making false accusations Mood swings Physically hurting partner in any way Possessiveness Telling partner what to do or wear Pressuring/forcing sexual activity

Health Effects Depression Adverse health behaviors (substance abuse, alcohol) Eating disorders Suicide Higher risk for future victimization

Academic Consequences Witnessing violence associated with decrease in attendance and poor school performance 20% of students with mostly D and failing grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year 6% of students with mostly A’s Nearly half of students who experienced dating violence reported some of the abuse took place on school grounds (U.S. Dept of Education)

Primary Prevention Strategies Bystander intervention Healthy relationships education Social norms change Safe Dates Healthy Relationships Toolkit

What’s your role? Modeling School policies notalone.gov resources Building safety Frequent interactions, identification of behaviors

Local Efforts RPE Funding from the CDC 16 grantees around the state Utah Healthy Relationships Taskforce Prevention subcommittee of the USVC

Makayla CAPSA Logan, UT Youth engagement Working with schools Safe Dates

Bailey Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center, Cedar City, UT Working with alternative youth Engaging community, schools, & RPE

Resources Download the Healthy Relationships Toolkit: violence/resources.html violence/resources.html Purchase Safe Dates:

Resources National TDV Line : Utah Rape & Sexual Assault Crisis Line: Utah DV Link Line: LINK loveisrespect.org vetoviolence.cdc.gov health.utah.gov/vipp notalone.gov

Questions?

Thank you! Megan Waters (801) Makayla Bair (435) Bailey DeRoest (435)