Enrolled February 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate February 19, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 14, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 12, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 16Introduced by Senator Rubio(Coauthors: Senators Bates, Caballero, Galgiani, Grove, and Leyva)February 06, 2019Relative to teen dating violence awareness and prevention.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 16, Rubio. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Orange Day is a national effort carried on by activists, community leaders, and national and local organizations to raise awareness about teen dating abuse, promote programs that support young people, and encourage communities to prevent this form of abuse with the goal of decreasing the prevalence of dating abuse among young people; andWHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; andWHEREAS, One in three young people experience some form of dating violence in their relationships; andWHEREAS, Dating abuse affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities; andWHEREAS, One in 10 high school students have been purposefully hit, slapped, or physically hurt by a significant other; andWHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its publication entitled Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; andWHEREAS, Forty-three percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; andWHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; andWHEREAS, Fifty percent of transgender youth reported experiencing sexual violence at some point in their lives; andWHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; andWHEREAS, Survivors of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; andWHEREAS, Only 33 percent of teens who were in an abusive relationship ever told anyone about the abuse; andWHEREAS, Violent relationships in adolescence can place the victims at high risk for depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, and further domestic violence; andWHEREAS, Young women between 18 to 24 years of age experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, almost double the national average; andWHEREAS, Eighty-one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they do not know if it is an issue; andWHEREAS, First loves set teens up for the rest of their lives, and teach teens how to define relationships; andWHEREAS, The goal of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is to remind every teenager that your love is unique and you deserve to have your boundaries respected; andWHEREAS, Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship include constant put downs, extreme jealousy or insecurity, explosive tempers, isolating a partner from family and friends, big moods swings, false accusations, telling a partner what to do, preventing a partner from doing what they want to do, financial control, and possessiveness; andWHEREAS, Abuse comes in many forms, including emotional and verbal abuse, financial abuse, stalking, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and digital abuse; andWHEREAS, Parents or guardians can help by keeping lines of communication open with kids, being a role model and treating kids and others with respect, and talking to kids about healthy relationships before they start dating; andWHEREAS, Adolescents or teenagers can help by stepping up and speaking out if they see someone yelling at their partner, speaking out against inappropriate jokes, talking to a responsible adult if anyone they know needs help, educating themselves on the qualities of a healthy relationship, showing support and being a good listener to any person in need, and starting conversations to encourage family, friends, and communities to learn more about the issue; andWHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for youth, 12 to 24 years of age, inclusive; andWHEREAS, Education and outreach programs for community members address warning signs of teen dating violence among youth before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted youth; andWHEREAS, Consistent with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preventions recommendations for a comprehensive primary prevention program, multiple strategies are required, such as teaching safe and healthy relationship skills, engaging influential adults and peers, disrupting the developmental pathways toward partner violence, creating protective environments, strengthening economic supports for families, and supporting survivors to increase safety and lessen harm; andWHEREAS, When we all come together to share our uniqueness, we can truly learn to work together and create healthy relationships; andWHEREAS, The second Tuesday of February is always Wear Orange Day, a national day of awareness to wear orange in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month; andWHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the month of February 2019 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in order to raise awareness about teen dating abuse and encourage communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, families, and youth, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support youth in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships; and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate recognizes February 12, 2019, as Wear Orange Day in California, and urges all citizens to wear orange to raise awareness of teen dating violence; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
Enrolled February 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate February 19, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 14, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 12, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 16Introduced by Senator Rubio(Coauthors: Senators Bates, Caballero, Galgiani, Grove, and Leyva)February 06, 2019Relative to teen dating violence awareness and prevention.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 16, Rubio. Digest Key
Enrolled February 20, 2019 Passed IN Senate February 19, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 14, 2019 Amended IN Senate February 12, 2019
Enrolled February 20, 2019
Passed IN Senate February 19, 2019
Amended IN Senate February 14, 2019
Amended IN Senate February 12, 2019
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution No. 16
Introduced by Senator Rubio(Coauthors: Senators Bates, Caballero, Galgiani, Grove, and Leyva)February 06, 2019
Introduced by Senator Rubio(Coauthors: Senators Bates, Caballero, Galgiani, Grove, and Leyva)
February 06, 2019
Relative to teen dating violence awareness and prevention.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 16, Rubio.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, Orange Day is a national effort carried on by activists, community leaders, and national and local organizations to raise awareness about teen dating abuse, promote programs that support young people, and encourage communities to prevent this form of abuse with the goal of decreasing the prevalence of dating abuse among young people; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious and growing problem throughout California; and
WHEREAS, One in three young people experience some form of dating violence in their relationships; and
WHEREAS, Dating abuse affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities; and
WHEREAS, One in 10 high school students have been purposefully hit, slapped, or physically hurt by a significant other; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its publication entitled Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, one in four adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, Forty-three percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty-nine percent of LGBT teens reported experiencing emotional abuse, compared to 46 percent of heterosexual youth; and
WHEREAS, Fifty percent of transgender youth reported experiencing sexual violence at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression against peers, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and physical violence; and
WHEREAS, Survivors of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and
WHEREAS, Only 33 percent of teens who were in an abusive relationship ever told anyone about the abuse; and
WHEREAS, Violent relationships in adolescence can place the victims at high risk for depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, and further domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Young women between 18 to 24 years of age experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, almost double the national average; and
WHEREAS, Eighty-one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they do not know if it is an issue; and
WHEREAS, First loves set teens up for the rest of their lives, and teach teens how to define relationships; and
WHEREAS, The goal of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is to remind every teenager that your love is unique and you deserve to have your boundaries respected; and
WHEREAS, Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship include constant put downs, extreme jealousy or insecurity, explosive tempers, isolating a partner from family and friends, big moods swings, false accusations, telling a partner what to do, preventing a partner from doing what they want to do, financial control, and possessiveness; and
WHEREAS, Abuse comes in many forms, including emotional and verbal abuse, financial abuse, stalking, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and digital abuse; and
WHEREAS, Parents or guardians can help by keeping lines of communication open with kids, being a role model and treating kids and others with respect, and talking to kids about healthy relationships before they start dating; and
WHEREAS, Adolescents or teenagers can help by stepping up and speaking out if they see someone yelling at their partner, speaking out against inappropriate jokes, talking to a responsible adult if anyone they know needs help, educating themselves on the qualities of a healthy relationship, showing support and being a good listener to any person in need, and starting conversations to encourage family, friends, and communities to learn more about the issue; and
WHEREAS, Teen dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and safe learning environment for youth, 12 to 24 years of age, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, Education and outreach programs for community members address warning signs of teen dating violence among youth before behaviors escalate, and protect the safety of targeted youth; and
WHEREAS, Consistent with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preventions recommendations for a comprehensive primary prevention program, multiple strategies are required, such as teaching safe and healthy relationship skills, engaging influential adults and peers, disrupting the developmental pathways toward partner violence, creating protective environments, strengthening economic supports for families, and supporting survivors to increase safety and lessen harm; and
WHEREAS, When we all come together to share our uniqueness, we can truly learn to work together and create healthy relationships; and
WHEREAS, The second Tuesday of February is always Wear Orange Day, a national day of awareness to wear orange in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the month of February 2019 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in order to raise awareness about teen dating abuse and encourage communities to empower teens to develop healthy and violence-free relationships throughout their lives; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate calls upon the people of California, including schools, community groups, families, and youth, to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and support youth in learning the skills to have safe and healthy relationships; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes February 12, 2019, as Wear Orange Day in California, and urges all citizens to wear orange to raise awareness of teen dating violence; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.