June 4, 2010
Judicial College Course Addresses Teen Dating Violence Issues
A Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course for juvenile probation officers today explored the intersection of teen dating violence, teen prostitution and human trafficking.
The “Teens Under Pressure” course included presentations on understanding dating violence and abuse, child sex trafficking in the Midwest, and other issues.
According to the course description, “dating violence can be experienced in myriad ways, yet there is one common characteristic that defines the experience – coercive control. This key characteristic could also be shared by human trafficking and prostitution cases.”
While the course examined how these issues overlap, it also addressed each topic individually. In addition, juvenile probation officers learned new tools to properly respond to teens experiencing (or involved) in these crimes of abuse.
The Judicial College, an office within the Supreme Court of Ohio, was created in 1976 to help judges meet their mandatory education requirements. It is partially funded by attendee registration fees and federal grants.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow, 614.387.9250.