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New study: Ohio flunks teen-dating protection test
Ohio gets an “F” when it comes to protecting victims of teen-dating violence, a new study released on Tuesday, March 24.
The study, from Break the Cycle, a non-profit teen dating violence prevention organization, comes as the state legislature considers two bills aimed to combating teen dating violence.
House Bill 10 would allow Juvenile Court judges to issue protective orders against juveniles. House Bill 19 would require school districts to adopt a dating abuse policy and include dating violence education in health classes.
The study evaluated state laws on their ability to protect victimes of teen dating violence seeking protective orders against their abusers. Ohio was one of 11 states that got an “F.” Five states received “A’s” - California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Oklahoma. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray backs both bills and said the study shows they are needed.
“Passing these two bills will improve our support to victims of dating violence and allow teens who are threatened by abuse to seek help,” Cordray said in a press release.
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By Tina22
March 24, 2009 5:42 PM | Link to this
Quentin, just because your divorce and other courtroom antics didn’t measure up to your expectations of the judicial system, doesn’t mean that all are like your ex-wife. Your post is entirely inaccurate. While protection orders are occasionally used as tools in custody and divorce cases, the majority of orders issued are for legitimate safety purposes. Furthermore, people in those cases are already able to access the civil judicial system for protection orders, it is minors in dating relationships that this study speaks to. In states that do allow this sort of order, there has not been a flood of immature teenage girls rushing to the courts to make mischief, however, more young men and women are able to keep themselves safe.By Quentin0352
March 24, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this
Yet another waste. Studies have shown GIRLS tend to be more violent than boys but also when anyone male, adult or teen reports it they are ignored. Also that women use protective orders for revenge more than real need anymore. Bet we get to see a lot more of that BS iwth kids since adults already abuse these laws.By LB
March 24, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this
Makes me wonder what kind of homes these “violent kids” come from? Kids learn from what they see, and what is at the home! Maybe it’s HIGH TIME parents change the way they act towards each other as well?By Thompson
March 24, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this
You know if your dog bites someone - you would be in trouble. Well, I thinks it is about time to do the same with kids and THEIR PARENTS - if the kids act up with violence - the parents should also have accountability. Maybe if the parents of the violent and abusive kids start going to jail - well, they may start paying attention to THEIR KIDS and the rest of us would not have to pay for yet another program forced in a school. PARENTS RAISE/DISCIPLINE YOUR KIDS!!!By lb
March 24, 2009 3:02 PM | Link to this
SO? Once again we are trying to make schools responsible for teaching kids what should be taught AT HOME by PARENTS! What is happening to “family values” if we can’t teach our own kids the right way to act toward others?By flipper
March 24, 2009 2:30 PM | Link to this
What ever happened to parents finding out who their kids are dating BEFORE they go out. Kids should also know who has a reputation from previous encounters. Kids talk. Ask about the person. It’s not fool proof but may keep a boy honest if he has a little one-on-one time with dad before the night out.By Jennika
March 24, 2009 1:16 PM | Link to this
Anyone know where Cordray “said that the study shows they are needed”?By Sammy
March 24, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this
I hope this legislation is fully inclusive of all teens. It should cover all sexual orientations and gender expressions of the victim. Without that it would be a wasted bill.