Adolescent Dating Violence: How Should Schools Respond?

Authors

Jeanne L. Surface, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
David Stader, Southeast Missouri State University
Thomas Graca, Eastfield College
Jerry Lowe, University of Texas - Pan American

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2012

Publication Title

Journal of Inquiry & Action in Education

Volume

4

Issue

3

First Page

27

Last Page

43

Abstract

Educational leaders have a substantial degree of control over students and generally have a tremendous influence on the decisions that they make. District administrators are already involved in comprehensive efforts to stem sexual harassment, teen violence and bullying; therefore, they may be well positioned to identify and address the problem of teen dating violence. Unfortunately, school district failure to take action is far too common, despite the statutory duty to ensure the safety of all students during school hours and at school sponsored events. School districts can be held liable for student dating violence under Title IX, under 42 U.S.C. §1983 and under Tort liability.

Comments

Published in the Journal of Inquiry & Action in Education, 4(3), 27-43, 2012. Used by permission. Digital Commons © 2012.

Recommended Citation

Surface, Jeanne L.; Stader, David; Graca, Thomas; and Lowe, Jerry, "Adolescent Dating Violence: How Should Schools Respond?" (2012). Educational Leadership Faculty Publications. 11.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/edadfacpub/11