Commissioners proclaim February 2026 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Summary
The board approved a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month after a presentation by Tanya Paul of the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, who detailed local outreach and resources for teens and families.
Ottawa County commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation designating February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Tanya Paul, outreach specialist for the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, read the proclamation and provided information about local services, educational outreach and how the agency works with schools to present awareness materials. Paul said programs can provide services to teens age 16 and over without parent consent and that the organization supplies tear-off flyers and counselor contacts to school counselors for the month.
"Teen dating violence remains a serious public health issue," Paul said while reading statistics in the proclamation. After brief discussion, the board moved, seconded and approved the proclamation; commissioners then signed two copies for distribution across the county and the agency said it would follow up with counselors and materials for the schools.
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