You are in Women, Men, Aging . Curbing the Violence Programs to combat dating and domestic abuse are aiming for younger, middle school audiences. By Lori Solomon , MPH WebMD Medical News Curbing the Violence Programs to combat dating and domestic abuse are aiming for younger, middle school audiences. But Earl walked right through that restraining order And put her in intensive care.
Some women can relate all too well.
Others, young and old, have a hard time understanding why a woman would stay with a man who beats her. Yet young teens like Terri soon may learn in school about dating and domestic violence. Girls are being taught to demand respect in their early dating relationships, while boys are learning to improve communication skills to avoid becoming abusers. Experts believe these efforts will have a long-term impact, eventually reducing rates of intimate partner violence. But since most of these programs are so new, no one knows for sure.