After tragically losing her daughter to an act of teen dating violence, author Vicki Crompton-Tetter is speaking out on a new teen dating concern, obsessive dating. According to a recent article in the Winnipeg Sun, Tetter states that instances of verbal and emotional abuse and controlling behavior have risen with the availability of computers, iPhones and GPS systems. The article also cites a shocking U.S. statistic that one in three girls between the ages of 10 and 18 have been assaulted by a boyfriend, either physically, sexually, emotionally or verbally. As a teen dating violence education advocate and counselor, Tetter states that if a parent suspects his or her child is involved in an abusive relationship the most important thing to do is to voice your concern and keep communication lines with your child open.
With PublicSchoolWORKS’ Student Safety Reporting System, part of its award-winning StudentWatch Suite, parents and students are provided with 24/7 online and telephone reporting tools enabling them to report issues of teen dating violence and other concerns that might impact the safety of students, staff, or property. Additionally, as part of the EmployeeSafe Suite, PublicSchoolWORKS provides training on Teen Dating Violence to help staff recognize and respond to the signs of teen dating violence. Are you providing the training tools to help your staff?
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Source: Winnipeg Sun
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