An excellent column.
I would just add that that peers, who are usually the first to see this
kind of abuse, should be encouraged to report the abuse to an an adult as well--a parent or
teacher or guidance counselor.
Because dating abuse can easily turn violent. While an abused teenager may listen more
readily to her friends, they are not in the position to give her either the
psychological help she may need to break free, or the physical help to ensure
her safety.
I think it’s kind of contagious,” Manning said. “I think if your top-line guys start seeing that, then everyone else is going to want to contribute. It’s kind of something link been working on – our secondary scoring – and finally it’s paying off for us.
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