SCR 103: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-06-01
This measure would proclaim the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
This measure would proclaim the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
This measure would proclaim the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
This measure would proclaim the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
This measure would proclaim the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students; and
WHEREAS, Each year, an estimated one in 10 American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend in the past year; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Psychological Association, one in three teens ages 14 to 20 years of age have experienced dating abuse, and about the same number say they have committed dating abuse themselves; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Twenty percent of students with mostly D and F grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year, while only 6 percent of students with mostly As have engaged in dating violence; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-half of students who experience dating violence have reported that some of the abuse took place on school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence are also at increased risk for carrying a weapon to school, being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, and damaging school property; and
WHEREAS, Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and supports communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, youth, and families, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students; and
WHEREAS, Each year, an estimated one in 10 American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend in the past year; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Psychological Association, one in three teens ages 14 to 20 years of age have experienced dating abuse, and about the same number say they have committed dating abuse themselves; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Twenty percent of students with mostly D and F grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year, while only 6 percent of students with mostly As have engaged in dating violence; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-half of students who experience dating violence have reported that some of the abuse took place on school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence are also at increased risk for carrying a weapon to school, being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, and damaging school property; and
WHEREAS, Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and supports communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, youth, and families, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students; and
WHEREAS, Each year, an estimated one in 10 American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend in the past year; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Psychological Association, one in three teens ages 14 to 20 years of age have experienced dating abuse, and about the same number say they have committed dating abuse themselves; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Twenty percent of students with mostly D and F grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year, while only 6 percent of students with mostly As have engaged in dating violence; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-half of students who experience dating violence have reported that some of the abuse took place on school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence are also at increased risk for carrying a weapon to school, being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, and damaging school property; and
WHEREAS, Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and supports communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, youth, and families, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students; and
WHEREAS, Each year, an estimated one in 10 American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or a girlfriend in the past year; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Psychological Association, one in three teens ages 14 to 20 years of age have experienced dating abuse, and about the same number say they have committed dating abuse themselves; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Twenty percent of students with mostly D and F grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year, while only 6 percent of students with mostly As have engaged in dating violence; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-half of students who experience dating violence have reported that some of the abuse took place on school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence are also at increased risk for carrying a weapon to school, being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, and damaging school property; and
WHEREAS, Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and supports communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, youth, and families, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students; and
WHEREAS, Each year, an estimated one in 10 American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Psychological Association, one in three teens ages 14 to 20 years of age have experienced dating abuse, and about the same number say they have committed dating abuse themselves; and
WHEREAS, According to the CDC, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Twenty percent of students with mostly D and F grades have engaged in dating violence in the last year, while only 6 percent of students with mostly As have engaged in dating violence; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one-half of students who experience dating violence have reported that some of the abuse took place on school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Victims of teen dating violence are also at increased risk for carrying a weapon to school, being threatened or injured with a weapon at school, and damaging school property; and
WHEREAS, Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and supports communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, youth, and families, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
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| Jan 28, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 17, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3131.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 28, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 28). |
| May 12, 2016 | Ordered to third reading. |
| May 12, 2016 | Read third time and amended. |
| May 19, 2016 | Read. Amended. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 19, 2016 | Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 4868.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 23, 2016 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| May 26, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3952.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 26, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2016. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 p.m. |
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| May 26, 2016 | Unfinished Business SCR103 Leyva Concurrence | Senate Floor |
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| Apr 28, 2016 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Feb 25, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR103 Leyva | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Partnership To End Domestic Violence | ** Support | May 12, 2016 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 103 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 103
Amended: 5/19/16
SENATE FLOOR: 37-0, 2/25/16
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Glazer, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Stone, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Galgiani, Huff, Runner
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/19/16
SUBJECT: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
SOURCE: California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and encourages all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
Assembly Amendments make technical changes and add coauthors.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California. It has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence.
- Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students.
- Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors.
- Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults.
- The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.
This resolution proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and encourages all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/19/16)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence writes, “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is an important opportunity to bring attention to this issue, highlight the need for prevention, and engage community members in this important work. By recognizing this month, the legislature sends a message of its commitment to raising awareness and supporting prevention efforts.”
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/25/16 13:50:32
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SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SCR 103
Author:(Leyva)
As Introduced Ver:May 12, 2016
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 11-0 | Gordon, Chang, Arambula, Brough, Cooley, Gomez, Holden, Jones, Quirk, Rodriguez, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Victims of teen dating violence are at increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, having eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California. It has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence.
- Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students.
- Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults.
- The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002933
SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SCR 103
Author:(Leyva)
As Introduced Ver:January 28, 2016
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 11-0 | Gordon, Chang, Arambula, Brough, Cooley, Gomez, Holden, Jones, Quirk, Rodriguez, Waldron |
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Victims of teen dating violence are at increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, having eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California. It has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence.
- Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students.
- Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults.
- The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002820
Date of Hearing: April 28, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:January 28, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Victims of teen dating violence are at increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, having eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California. It has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence.
- Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students.
- Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults.
- The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 103 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 103
Introduced: 1/28/16
SUBJECT: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
SOURCE: California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and encourages all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California. It has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence.
- Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for all pupils, address warning signs of dating violence among pupils before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted students.
- Victims of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors.
- Pupils who are victims in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college, and adolescent perpetrators of dating violence are more likely to abuse their intimate partners as adults.
- The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.
This resolution proclaims the month of February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and encourages all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence and support young people in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships.
Prior Legislation
SB 592 (Leyva, 2015) would have made findings and declarations relating to teen dating violence and defined “adolescent relationship abuse” and a “dating partner” for purposes of the the Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985. The bill died in Senate Appropriations Committee.
ACR 101 (Lara, Resolution Chapter 81, Statutes of 2012) proclaimed the month of February 2012 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/16/16)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence writes, “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is an important opportunity to bring attention to this issue, highlight the need for prevention, and engage community members in this important work. By recognizing this month, the legislature sends a message of its commitment to raising awareness and supporting prevention efforts.”
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/17/16 15:59:14
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