Bill > K00067

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York State, highlighting the serious issue of dating violence among adolescents. The resolution draws attention to alarming statistics, such as nearly 1.5 million high school students experiencing physical abuse from dating partners annually, with females being more likely to be victims (1 in 4 women compared to 1 in 14 men). It explains that dating violence encompasses physical and emotional abuse, including insults, coercion, threats, and social sabotage, and notes that technologies like cell phones and the internet have made such abuse more pervasive and hidden. The resolution emphasizes that only 33% of teenagers in violent relationships report the abuse, and highlights potential long-term consequences like increased risk of substance abuse, eating disorders, and future victimization. By calling for this awareness month, the legislative body aims to educate communities, schools, and families about teen dating violence across all socio-economic backgrounds, races, and genders, and ultimately seeks to improve the quality of life for young people by raising awareness of this critical issue.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K67