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Read. Follow. Verify.Support for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Last action · February 9, 2023: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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What This Bill Would Do
This resolution formally supports designating February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights statistics on teen dating violence and encourages communities, schools, and parents to implement awareness and prevention programs.
This resolution serves as a formal federal recognition of teen dating violence as a public health issue, encouraging local and state entities to prioritize prevention education and resources during February 2023.
Who It Would Affect
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Teens and Youth
The resolution focuses on awareness and prevention programs intended to impact their relationship safety and public health outcomes.
Schools and Educators
The resolution encourages these groups to observe the month with programs and activities promoting awareness.
Parents and Guardians
The resolution calls on parents to participate in education regarding healthy relationship building.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives supports designating February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
- Teen dating violence is defined as including physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking.
- 28.1 percent of teens in a romantic relationship in the previous year reported experiencing digital dating abuse.
- 44.3 percent of teens experienced at least one type of violence, and 15.6 percent experienced at least two types, according to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
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- 1 in 9 female and 1 in 36 male high school students reported experiencing sexual dating violence in the last year.
- Nearly 1 in 11 female teens and 1 in 15 male teens reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year.
- Teens who experience dating violence are more than twice as likely to consider suicide.
- 80 percent of female rape victims experienced their first rape before age 25, and nearly half before age 18.
- The resolution calls on schools, parents, law enforcement, and nonprofits to conduct awareness and prevention activities.
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Focus on Digital Abuse
The resolution explicitly highlights 'technology-facilitated abuse' as a growing social malady, reflecting a shift in focus toward digital safety in teen dating violence prevention.
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