Dating Violence

Dating Violence Prevention

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Relational violence is a major social problem that touches the lives of men, women, and children of all social, economic, and racial backgrounds. BCPS combats dating violence and promotes healthy relationships by using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Click the icons to access a few of these specific bullying prevention resources and the BCPS List of Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum and Programs.

Dating Violence - Policy 5010

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, (SBBC) is committed to protecting its students from dating violence and/or abuse by students. Consistent with the intent and requirements of Section 1006.148, Florida Statutes, SBBC upholds dating violence and/or abuse will not be tolerated and shall be grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with SBBC’s Dating Violence Policy 5010. Read Policy 5010, SBBC Policy against Dating Violence or Abuse to learn more. Once received, dating violence investigations follow the Policy 5010 Investigation Flow Chart.

Students and staff in grades 6-12 receive Annual dating violence training modules to help ensure prevention curriculum is in place to build a culture of health, wellness, safety, respect and excellence. We encourage schools to utilize the research based curriculum Safe Dates, Dating Matters, and Get Real About Violence or one of the other on the BCPS List of Approved Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum and Programs. For more information, go to our curriculum webpage.

Dating Violence Policy 5010:

Reporting Dating Abuse

You can report suspected or witnessed student on student dating abuse multiple ways:

Report anonymously using the SIU’s Anonymous Reporting online, or
Tell your school’s administrative staff.

Are you a SBBC staff member receiving a report and want to know what to do? Follow the SBBC reporting procedures flow chart along with all relevant policies and threat assessment procedures.

Resources & Links

Please Note: Any program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County and does not necessarily reflect its views. Please contact the programs directly for the most current information.

Building Safe Schools – A Resource Guide for School Employees

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, look for Dating Matters – This 60-minute, interactive training is designed to help educators, youth-serving organizations, and others working with teens to understand the risk factors and warning signs associated with teen dating violence.

First Call for Help, 211 Broward: A 24-hour, free, confidential telephone Helpline for crisis/suicide counseling, empathetic listening, and community information and referrals for health and human services in Broward County. Just Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211 or access the directory online.

Love is Respect

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474/1-866-331-8453

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Presidential Proclamation: presidential-proclamation-national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-pr February

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Teen Resources: www.teendvmonth.org February

National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)

OneLove Education Center: Contains resources on healthy relationship education, such as toolkits, lesson plans, PowerPoints, trainings, and more.

Switchboard of Miami, (305) 358-HELP (4357)

Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month: a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships during the month of February.

Teen Health, The Nemours Foundation

Women In Distress of Broward County– Broward Hotline 954-761-1133; Provides victims of domestic violence with safe shelter, crisis intervention and resources, and educates the community in order to Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) through Intervention, Education and Advocacy.

Data & Surveys

Curriculum

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These dating violence prevention and intervention programs and/or curriculum will help you provide the highest quality education in a safe, respectful, and violence-free environment. We recommend choosing an evidence-based curriculum or proven program, but have provided multiple options. For a much more extensive list of dating violence prevention resources, BCPS employees can go to our department's SharePoint. Click on the icons below to access resources. For the most updated curriculum, go to its website. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

		Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Grades K-12 ADL's anti-bias education helps to create and sustain an inclusive and violence-free school. ADL has lessons on all violence prevention related topics, many with videos.



		A Thin Line, MTV Grades 5-12 Things that start out as a funny wall post, a sarcastic photo comment, or a flirty text can turn hurtful, obnoxious, or even abusive. This site provides videos, facts, quizzes and advice about boundary-defying activities like sexting, constant messaging, spying and digital disrespect – so your students will know where the line is, and be ready to draw their own.



		BCPS's List of Dating Violence Prevention Programs Grades K-12 BCPS is committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe and respectful environment. This authorized list includes evidence-based interventions, curriculums and proven programs available to BCPS staff. Access each via its link, our SharePoint, or by contacting us at 754-321-1655.



		BCPS Dating Violence Policy 5010 Training Modules Grades 6-12 Access the mandatory Dating Violence Policy 5010 annual trainings for BCPS staff, students and parents.



		Character Education Grades K-12 Each Monthly Character Education Newsletter and Family Newsletter contains lessons, videos and activities on BCPS's 8 character traits. These traits promote positive behavior and create a safer and more respectful learning environment for our students.



		Coaching Boys to Men Coaches and Advocates This coaching kit provides coaches with resources to promote respectful behavior among players and help prevent relationship abuse, harassment, and sexual assault. The curriculum, trainings, and card series illustrate ways to model respect and promote healthy relationships.



		Common Sense Education Grades K-12 Online safety plays a key role in dating violence prevention and intervention. Common sense has curriculum made up of 65 grade-differentiated lesson plans. The Scope & Sequence consists of 3 units for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8, and 4 units for grades 9-12. Each unit has 5 lessons, family activities, and professional development resources. Topics include cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and more.



		Couplets, #ThatsNotLove chapters Grades 5-12 Use these short videos with discussion guides and lessons to help your students learn the gray areas between love and control. Then, if they see one of these behaviors in their relationships or their friends’ relationships, they won’t hesitate to say, “That’s Not Love!” Available in our department's SharePoint or their website.



		Dating Matters Grades 6-7 This universal primary prevention curriculum teaches youth healthy relationship skills to reduce interpersonal violence. The curriculum is for students in grades 6 (6 lessons) and 7 (7 lessons) and is based on the Safe Dates proven program for students in grades 8-10. Learn more from the CDC. If you want this curriculum in your school, contact us at 754-321-1655.



		Dating Matters Online Training Adults - community members or staff The Dating Matters 60-minute, interactive online training is designed to help educators, youth-serving organizations, parents, and others working with teens understand the risk factors and warning signs associated with teen dating violence.



		Dating Violence – We Can Stop It – Know The Signs! Grades 6-12 Dating violence prevention video made with BCPS students. Download the video and view the video's script.



		EVERFI Grades K-12 Delivers free engaging digital resources to equip students with critical skills for success beyond the classroom. The digital education platform has free lessons, videos, surveys, assessments, and interactive exercises that teach financial capability, character, substance abuse prevention, STEM, health & wellness, social-emotional learning, relationship skills, cultural & civic literacy, and career preparedness. Learn more about EVERFI's lesson on healthy relationships.



		Get Real About Violence Grades K-12 A research-based prevention curriculum that helps build a culture of non-violence. The program targets a wide range of violent behavior including bullying, teasing, and rumors for younger children or threats and assaults for older. Access the lessons in our department's SharePoint.



		Love Is Respect Grades 6-12 A wide variety of resources, including videos, fact sheets, curriculum, teacher guides, toolkits, etc.



		One Love, #ThatsNotLove Grades 5-12 One Love works to ensure everyone has the healthy, happy relationships they deserve. The #ThatsNotLove campaign provides 4 sets of short and shareable videos with lessons (Because I Love You, Behind the Post, Couplets, Love Labrynth) that work to shine a spotlight on unhealthy or emotionally abusive relationship behaviors—or the gray area between love and control. Go to their website to learn more.



		Planting Seeds of Prevention Curriculum Book Grades K-12 Contains prevention curriculum on violence prevention, instructional strategies, health and wellness, and substance abuse prevention.



		Reality Avenue, “Relationships: What is REAL Love?” Grades 6-12 In this show, students explore what REAL love is and how to recognize the characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. Download the video and use discussion prompters and lessons to educate and empower youth to reduce relational violence. Download and view the video's script.



		Reality Lane Grades K-5 This series of 8 engaging character prevention education television programs are 10-15 minutes long, and relate to each of the District’s character traits: cooperation (September), responsibility (October), citizenship (November), kindness (December), respect (January), honesty (February), self-control (March), and tolerance (April). Each show has class lessons and discussion prompters.



		Safe Dates Grades 8-10 This research-based proven program consists of 10 lessons, a play, and a poster contest. It teaches healthy relationship skills to prevent dating violence. Click here to learn more and contact us for the lessons if you want them in your class.



		Sanford Harmony Grades PreK-6 Social and emotional (SEL) teaching program uses teaching strategies with activities to reduce bullying by developing student skills to communicate, cooperate, connect, embrace diversity, and resolve conflict.



		SharePoint This website hosts only a portion of our resources on the 6 strands of prevention. BCPS employees can access our extensive warehouse of resources in our department's SharePoint.



		Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Grades K-12 SEL enables students and adults to recognize and manage emotions, solve problems effectively and establish positive relationships with others. SEL provides direct instruction in skills that enable students to succeed in school and life by being responsible citizens and decision makers. It supports school cultures and climates to allow students to practice life skills throughout their school experience.



		Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month Toolkit Grades 1-12 Once downloaded, utilize the BCPS's Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month Toolkit’s attachments, lessons, and activities with your students to raise awareness and promote healthy relationships, while providing skills for intervention with unhealthy violent one. The toolkit can be used in February with the observance or as part of your year-round violence prevention efforts.



		That’s Not Cool Grades 6-12 Provides staff and young leaders with the tools (videos, fact sheets, etc.), training, and support they need to lead localized dating violence prevention efforts.



		Your Choice, Your Action, Your Life Grades 3-12 Use these PSA videos, made with BCPS students, along with their corresponding lesson plans to raise awareness and spark dialogue around issues related to violence, respect, and diversity. Be A Hero Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script If you can’t face it Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script Unmask Diversity Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script We all have different strengths Download Video Lesson Plan We are all human Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script We are all one world Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script Words can hurt Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script Words can leave a lasting impression Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script Would you say it to my face Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script Communicate in a real way Download Video Lesson Plan Video Script

Training

Dating Matters

This 60 minute, Dating Matters Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention Online Course is a free, online course available to educators, school personnel, youth mentors, and others dedicated to improving teen health. In it you can follow a school administrator throughout his day as he highlights what teen dating violence is and how to prevent it through graphic novel scenarios, interactive exercises, and information gathered from leading experts.