Proclamation, bill focus on teen dating violence

Thank you Kentucky!

Teen Dating Violence is beginning to get the attention it deserves…

“During February, a spotlight will shine on the issue of teen dating violence on all levels, from county to state.

Mason County Judge-Executive James “Buddy” Gallenstein signed a proclamation Friday declaring February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month, a move echoed by Gov. Steve Beshear who signed a similar proclamation for the state.

Shari Staff, director of the Buffalo Trace Women’s Crisis Center, said the proclamations shed light “on the fact that adolescence and young adulthood are critical life stages in the prevention of violence against women and that dating violence is an issue that affects thousands of young Kentuckians.”

I applaud the fact that in the article the Mason County Sheriff focuses on prevention: “Boggs said teen dating violence has not been a major problem in the area, but there is a larger problem across the state and nation. Raising awareness and aiming for prevention may help guarantee Mason County does not see an increase in the number of incidences.”

How refreshing that a community is focusing on prevention and legal protection for victims and in particular teens. To learn more about the incredible efforts from the leadership team please reference the following article:
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