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- Title
Refining the Meaning and Application of "Dating Relationship" Language in Domestic Violence Statutes.
- Authors
Largio, Devon M.
- Abstract
The article examines the applicability of domestic violence statutes to teenagers and discusses how teen dating violence affects youth in dating relationships. It offers background on teen dating violence and its similarities and differences with adult domestic violence in order to recognize the significance of comprehensive protection for concerned individuals. It analyzes several state statutory laws and case laws concerning teen dating violence and how it affects the victims. Moreover, it suggests statutory amendments, interpretive guidelines for courts and various methods on how to apply domestic violence statutes to teenagers.
- Subjects
DATING violence; VICTIMS of dating violence; DOMESTIC violence laws; TEENAGERS; CRIMES against youth; STATUTES; DATING (Social customs); FAMILY policy; PUBLIC welfare; VIOLENCE prevention
- Publication
Vanderbilt Law Review, 2007, Vol 60, Issue 3, p939
- ISSN
0042-2533
- Publication type
Article