According to the Presidential Proclamation last year, which names February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, each year about one in four teens reports being the victim of verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence. It is critical that all educators be aware of the signs that teen dating violence may be occurring, as well as the long-term risks of teen dating violence. With PublicSchoolWORKS’ Teen Dating Violence Course staff will learn to identify signs of abuse such as:
• Unexplained bruises, scratches, and injuries
• Showing fear of boyfriend/girlfriend
• Apologizing to others for boyfriend’s/girlfriend’s behavior
• Loss of interest in things that were once important (Quitting hobbies, clubs, athletics)
• Sudden appearance changes (clothing and make-up styles)
• Avoidance of adults, friends, and family
• Sudden mood changes (anxious, depressed, crying)
• Academic decline
• Loss of confidence
• Struggles over making decisions
To learn more about PublicSchoolWORKS’ Teen Dating Violence Course, email sales@publicschoolworks.com
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