Fulton to hold dating violence program for high school students
Teenagers who are in dangerous dating situations could get help at a dating violence event hosted by the Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office, according to a news release.
Fulton County announced the “Love is Respect Tour,” a series of free events that will be held at local high schools and the Fulton County Juvenile Court to prevent teen dating violence. The tour coincides with Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month.
“As our young people engage in relationships, it is important to educate them on healthy interactions with partners,” Fulton County Solicitor Keith Gammage said in a statement. “Unfortunately, many young people grow up witnessing domestic violence. We want to reduce the likelihood that they will emulate that violence in their first relationship.”
Nearly 1.5 million high school students experience physical abuse from a dating partner, but only 33% of teens in a violent relationship tell anyone about the abuse, according to Love is Respect, a national organization dedicated to informing teens about dating violence.
The first event will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fulton County Juvenile Court, located at 395 Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. A full list of events has not been provided.
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