Teen Perceptions of Dating Violence, Help-Seeking, and the Role of Schools
By Colleen Gallopin, J.D., and Laila Leigh, J.D. Candidate
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 16, Number 1, 2009, Pages 17-20, Item# A161-Gallopin
Abstract:
From April 2007 to June 2008, focus groups with 41 Washington, DC youth, ages 11 to 19, were conducted by Break the Cycle. One group consisted of eight self-identified sexual minority teens. Participants were asked questions exploring their opinions on the prevalence of dating violence among teens, dating violence dynamics, seeking or providing help, and school responses to dating violence. This article explores the participants’ opinions on these issues and concludes with practical implications for providers.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Preventing Adolescent Dating Violence
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 16, Number 1, 2009
Many youth in middle and high school are already experiencing violent dating relationships, either as perpetrators, victims, or both. This issue explores adolescent dating violence by looking specifically at the peer and help-seeking contexts.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Help-Seeking and Help-Giving for Teen Dating Violence, Pages 12-16
- • Peer Group Influences on Adolescent Dating Aggression, Pages 8-11
- • Teen Perceptions of Dating Violence, Help-Seeking, and the Role of Schools, Pages 17-20
- • Violence in Adolescent Dating Relationships, Pages 3-7
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