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DE SB162
Bill
Status
6/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Mitchell
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AI Summary
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Establishes February 2012 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month in Delaware
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Urges middle and high schools, law enforcement, local and state officials, and interested groups to observe the month with appropriate awareness and prevention activities
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Notes that females ages 16-24 experience intimate partner violence at nearly triple the national average rate
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Identifies that one in three adolescent girls in the United States experiences physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner
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Recognizes that nearly half of teens experiencing dating violence report incidents occurring in school buildings or on school grounds
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Informed Consent, And Confidentiality.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/27/2012