State of Delaware Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Stalking Policy
State of Delaware Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Stalking Policy Effective Date: September 23, 2021 This policy supersedes the State of Delaware Domestic Policy (02/16/2010; Amended 02/2016) Statement of Policy The State of Delaware (State) promotes the health and safety of State employees; creates a supportive workplace for employees who are survivors/victims of domestic violence, […]
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Domestic Violence consists of “Intimate Partner Violence,” which includes current and former spouses, current and former dating couples with or without a child in common and dating couples. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy. IPV can vary in frequency and severity. It occurs on […]
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Teen Dating Violence DID YOU KNOW…. 8.9% of Delaware high school students have experienced physical dating violence. 10.4% of Delaware high school students have experienced sexual dating violence in the last year. Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18> 81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or […]
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Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Training, Education and Community Outreach Awareness & Prevention Resources | Other Training Opportunities Community outreach and education play a crucial role in creating public awareness about domestic violence and intimate partner violence. It also helps in distributing resources that are available to assist victims and their families. The DVCC works […]
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