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Nonprofit asks Marlboro County board to declare Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month; proclamation approved
Summary
Wendy Woods of the PD Coalition asked the board to declare February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month; the board approved the proclamation and thanked the coalition for planned school presentations and awareness activities.
Wendy Woods, county service coordinator for the PD Coalition, asked the Marlboro County School Board to approve a proclamation recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Woods described the coalition as a nonprofit network working across seven counties to reduce sexual assault, family violence and child abuse and to support victims.
"Teen dating violence is a serious violation that can affect a young person’s safety, development and sense of comfort," Woods said as she read portions of the proclamation, which outlines that dating violence can be physical, sexual or emotional and can occur in person or through electronic communication. She noted planned presentations in district schools and thanked the board for partnering with the coalition on awareness and prevention efforts.
A board member moved to approve the proclamation; the board approved it by a show of hands. Board members thanked Woods and said district staff will assist with scheduling and outreach for upcoming school presentations.
The proclamation establishes a formal district acknowledgement of the awareness month and sets the stage for coalition‑led education and vendor presentations in schools. The transcript does not record a vote tally by name; the approval was recorded by a voice/hand vote.
