Can Schools Help Prevent Dating Violence?

With the recent attention on dating violence, we wanted to share ideas on how schools can play a bigger role in preventing it. Watch other teen girls give their ideas here.

Here are a few other suggestions you might try at your school:

• Organize an awareness week about dating violence. Invite a speaker or plan a program to illustrate the topic. The Yellow Dress is a great example, and you can find out more here.
• Distribute ribbons or wristbands or something along those lines as a reminder to end dating violence.
• Talk to your student government and get them involved. Consider partnering with other schools in your area to get more awareness.
• You can always start small. Talk to your group of friends, or your own Girls With Dreams Friend Circle and agree to take a stand against violence in relationships.