The sponsor of a bill calling for Wisconsin school districts to teach about dating violence is introducing the legislation for a third time. Public Policy Coordinator Chase Tarrier, with End Domestic Abuse-Wisconsin, says unhealthy relationship behaviors can start as young as 12 or 13 years old. The new law would require school staff members to be trained to respond to abusive situations. Tarrier says nine percent of all female students in the state experienced dating violence of a physical nature. State Representative Melissa Sargent is primary sponsor of the bill, which has been passed in a similar form in 20 other states.
Legislation Would Call For Classes On Abusive Behavior In Schools
Jan 9, 2018 | 8:45 PM
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