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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2018
Publication Title
Partner Abuse
Volume
9
Issue
4
First Page
379
Last Page
397
Abstract
Currently, 22 states legally require or urge schools to include teen dating violence (TDV) awareness education; yet, little research has examined how school districts are interpreting and implementing these policies. In a state that mandates such education for parents and children, and within a large urban city serving primary Hispanic youth, the present article assessed the types of TDV awareness education being provided in public schools, including the accessibility of this information. Specifically, we contacted independent school districts (ISDs; N= 10, serving over 15,000 youth) directly to assess whether and which TDV education programs were being implemented. We also assessed whether awareness education was being disseminated via school websites in the form of a policy on TDV, as well as whether additional information pertaining to TDV (e.g., resources, programs) was available. Results are discussed, highlighting the need for use of evidence-based programming, awareness accessibility, and culturally appropriate materials for Hispanic parents and youth.
Recommended Citation
Rueda, H.A. & Fawson, P. (2018). From state policy to school practices: Accessibility and implementation of teen dating violence awareness education. Partner Abuse, 9(4), 379-397. https://doi.org/10.1891/1946-6560.9.4.379
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