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Galena Park ISD mental-health staff outline teen dating violence risks, prevention resources
Summary
Dr. Karen Haines of Galena Park ISD presented definitions, warning signs and prevention strategies for teen dating violence; district partners described in-school services and cleared background checks for agency staff.
Dr. Karen Haines, director for mental health and social services for Galena Park ISD, told a school wellness meeting that teen dating violence affects millions of U.S. teenagers and described warning signs, the cycle of abuse and available resources for students and families.
Haines opened by distinguishing teen dating violence from adult domestic violence and said the behavior can be physical, verbal, emotional, financial or technological. "Help is available," she said, and urged staff and family members to create safe, nonjudgmental spaces where young people can disclose abuse.
Haines cited prevalence figures repeatedly during the presentation, saying, "1 in 12 U.S. high school students experience physical or sexual violence in a dating relationship," and adding that "1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys experience physical or sexual violence in their intimate relationships." She told attendees that many young people do not ask for help: "Only 33…
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