To develop school guidelines, policies, procedures, and referral systems regarding Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention. To develop safe systems for school-based victim support groups and adolescent perpetrator intervention groups in collaboration with community team members. To train students to become peer leaders in Teen Dating Violence Prevention. To hold informational meetings for parents at least four times a year so as to identify warning signs of abusive relationships and familiarize parents with resources available to their children. To conduct a mid-year assessment of program activities and accomplishments.
All school districts are eligible.
Preference will also be given according to geographic location to ensure statewide distribution of the program. Awards will be made to ensure equitable geographic distribution of programs. The fund code has now been changed to 641. Applications must be post marked by September 30, 1996. Describe the prevalence of Teen Dating Violence in your district and the need for a Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention Program.