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Annotation: This manual is designed to help peer leaders address date violence as peer counselors, classroom presenters, or public speakers. The manual includes an overview of the problem of dating violence, three recommended activities, guidelines for talking to adolescents about physical and sexual abuse, a checklist for peer leaders, an evaluation form, and educational handouts. The materials are appropriate for presentations to grades 8–12.

Keywords: Adolescents, Dating, Sexual assault, Violence

Annotation: This fact sheet defines teen dating violence, how pervasive the problem is, the consequences of this kind of violence, and how it can be prevented. Along with statistics on the issue, the brochure also has charts, references, a link to the "Dating Matters" website, as well as a reference to the CDC website on violence prevention.

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Keywords: Dating violence, Emotional abuse, Interpersonal violence, Physical violence, Sexual violence, Stalking, Statistics, Violence prevention

Annotation: This report uses data from the 2019 YBRS (Youth Risk Behavior Survey) to quantify the problem of youth exposure to violence and enumerate the types of damage that can result. It urges the prevention of violence in order to improve youth and adult health. Tables provide statistics by demographics (age, gender, sexual orientation and race/ethnicity), as well as risky behaviors engaged in by adolescents who have been exposed to violence. References provide information on more comprehensive reports on the adverse effects of youth exposure to violence and to interventions that ameliorate the problem.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Adverse childhood experiences, Bullying, Dating violence, Violence

Annotation: This report includes data from CDC’s 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), a cross-sectional, school-based survey conducted biennially among high school students (grades 9-12). With figures, statistics, and tables, it relates the dangers of interpersonal violence (including dating violence, sexual violence, and bullying) as self-reported by high school students. The report draws attention to the fact that various demographics are more at risk for bullying and interpersonal violence, and discusses prevention approaches.

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Keywords: Bullying, Dating violence, Domestic violence, Electronic bullying, Interpersonal violence, Physical violence, School violence, Sexual violence, Statistics

Annotation: This resource brief provides sources of information about dating violence among adolescents and strategies to prevent or mitigate the physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects. It includes resources, services, and support programs for teens, parents, and professionals. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescents, Crisis intervention, Dating, Electronic resources, Interpersonal violence, Prevention

Annotation: This report presents the results of a baseline survey completed by 241 girls, primarily African American, in grade 9 through 11 who are participating in a federally funded evaluation of the Demoiselle-2-Femme signature after-school program in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the evaluation is to estimate the effects of program participation on a number of key behavioral outcomes, including sexual activity, unprotected sex, and adolescent pregnancy. The report presents background; describes the program; and discusses study design and methods; student characteristics; relationships with adults; attitudes, feelings, and knowledge about sexual behavior; sexual behavior and prior pregnancy; dating violence; tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use; and educational expectations.

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Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent females, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Alcohol consumption behavior, Blacks, Community programs, Dating, Educational attainment, Illinois, Interpersonal violence, Marijuana, Prevention, Relationships, Smoking, Substance abuse

Annotation: This curriculum provides information and strategies for reducing the incidence of adolescent dating violence. Based on a model program developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHSA), and selected for the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, the interactive curriculum is designed to help teens recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive dating relationships. Included are stories, role plays, and lesson plans that reflect current topics related to physical and sexual dating violence among teenagers.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Curricula, Dating, Model programs, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Sexual health, Violence prevention

Annotation: This fact sheet provides statistical information on adolescent sexual activity. Topics include: general sexual activity; first sexual intercourse; sexual partners and relationships; abstinence; contraceptive and protection; pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sex and substance abuse; sexual pressure, assault and dating violence; and access to health care services. Major national data sets on teen sexual activity in the U.S. are identified.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Assault, Contraception, Dating, Peer pressure, Sexual behavior, Sexual health, Sexual intercourse, Sexual partners, Sexually transmitted diseases, Statistics, Violence

Annotation: This book discusses abusive dating relations among adolescents. It uses several scenarios based on adolescents' experiences to explore the range of behaviors that are considered abusive. It presents facts on dating violence, and describes three kinds of dating violence: emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. It describes the cycle of violence, reviews ways adolescents can determine if their relationship is abusive, and it suggests steps for adolescents who are being abused and others to help those who are abusive to modify their behavior. It also considers the traits of a healthy relationship.

Keywords: Acquaintance violence, Adolescents, Dating, Emotional abuse, Injury prevention, Intervention, Materials for adolescents, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Violence prevention

Annotation: This guide is written primarily for educators and counselors who work with young adults about violence prevention. The book is divided into six sections. Section 1 gives a general overview about working with young people; Section 2 provides a basic theory about age, gender, and race-related power imbalances which cause violence; Section 3 suggests techniques for liberatory teaching; Section 4 is the actual curriculum used by the guide; Section 5 gives suggestions for training other adults in workshops on violence issues; and Section 6 provides strategies and techniques for establishing long-term support for young people dealing with abuse. Roleplays and exercises are included in each section. The appendix includes various consent forms, information forms, program pretests and post tests, and evaluations for participants and instructors.

Keywords: Adolescents, Curricula, Dating, Emotional abuse, Injury prevention, Intervention, Peer support programs, Physical abuse, Violence, Violence prevention

Annotation: The 21 articles presented at the Second National Conference for Family Violence Researchers comprise the core of this book. The University of New Hampshire was home and host to the conference at which presenters discussed a range of types of family violence.

Keywords: Child abuse, Dating, Domestic violence, Elder abuse, Injury prevention, Sexual abuse, Violence

Annotation: This brochure promotes "Dating Matters," a program for schools and community organizations that works with students, educators and parents to promote healthy dating relationships among youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. The brochure explains the impact the program can have, overall success stories, and student and parent successes.

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Keywords: Dating violence, Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Interpersonal violence, Physical violence, Sexual violence, Statistics