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School Policy: Promoting Healthy Relationships at School

Learn about the importance of promoting healthy relationships in schools to prevent teen dating violence. Discover how local policy development and national model school policies can create a safe environment. Engage students, parents, and educators in educating and modeling positive relationship behaviors.

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School Policy: Promoting Healthy Relationships at School

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  1. School Policy: Promoting Healthy Relationships at School Teen Dating Violence Prevention: Why Middle School Matters July 20, 2010 Barri Rosenbluth, SafePlace, Austin

  2. Harassment “SafePlace is committed to providing a workplace free of harassment…Report any incident of harassment immediately to the Human Resource Director. The Human Resource Director must report any and all claims of harassment to the Executive Director, who will investigate all such claims and take corrective action as necessary...” (SafePlace Employee Manual, 2010)

  3. Inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities. Make it easier for students to report harassment or abuse. Provide a protocol for administrators. Increase safety for targeted students. Prevent further perpetration. Promote healthy relationships through educational programs for students, parents, and school personnel. Improve school climate. Making a Case for School Policy

  4. Local Policy Development • 1989-SafePlace begins providing services in AISD. • 1997-Primary prevention initiative funded by CDC includes policy development in local schools. • 2002-AISD convenes task force to develop district-wide bullying policy following serious incident. • 2003-Ortralla Mosley killed at local high school by ex-boyfriend-Title IX lawsuit. • 2004-AISD policy expanded to address dating violence, sexual harassment and bullying. • 2007-TX passes law requiring schools to address TDV becoming 1st of 10 states.

  5. Austin ISD Policy Concerning Dating Violence, Sexual Harassment and Bullying • Notice of parent and student rights • Student complaint form • Student-on-student altercation response chart • Stay away agreement • Embedded into existing policy and student code of conduct www.austinisd.org

  6. Notice of Parent and Student Rights • “AISD is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students that enhances personal safety and promotes respect, dignity and equality among students. High standards are expected for both academic achievement and for behavior…AISD strives to ensure that all of its students and employees are free from bullying and harassment including violence in students’ relationships.”

  7. Expect RespectProgram • School-based support groups • Youth leadership training • School-wide policy, training, prevention education • Community collaborations-Start Strong Austin!

  8. Texas Teen Dating Violence LawTEC 37.0831 (2007) School policy must address: Definition of dating violence Safety planning Enforcement of protective orders School-based alternatives to protective orders Training for teachers and administrators Counseling for affected students Awareness education for students and parents.

  9. Start Strong National Model School Policy Objectives • To provide a model policy for middle schools that emphasizes primary prevention of teen dating abuse • To integrate dating abuse prevention strategies into positive school environment initiatives • To engage students, parents, and educators in modeling, teaching, and promoting healthy relationships

  10. National Model School Policy Essential Elements • Prevention Coordinator • Curriculum on healthy relationships • Training for school personnel • Parent engagement • Youth leadership • Intervention strategies

  11. Policy: Part of Social Change

  12. Thank You! Barri Rosenbluth Brosenbluth@SafePlace.org (512) 356-1628

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