|
Action
Steps:
1.
Increase collaborative efforts and
partnerships with DPI, local schools and crisis
intervention programs to identify and respond to victims
of violence (child abuse, sexual abuse and child witnesses
to domestic violence) in the schools.
Mechanism for Implementation:
Local task forces, including school boards and teachers
Agency Responsible:
CAWS/CASAND Child Advocacy Committee, Prevent Child Abuse
ND, Local Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, DPI
2. Encourage
teacher education courses on domestic violence, dating
violence, and sexual assault issues to assist teachers in
identifying the signs and symptoms of abuse and making
referrals for victims.
Mechanism for Implementation:
WEAV curriculum development & infusion
Agency Responsible:
DPI, ND Board of Higher of Education, WEAV, CAWS/CASAND,
College Campuses, and Teachers
3. Provide
statewide teacher in-services to provide on-going
education and referral information on domestic violence
and sexual assault as well as links to local crisis
intervention programs and the state coalition.
Mechanism for Implementation:
Rough-Rider Conference, Teacher Learning Centers, NDEA
Conference, and Local School Boards/Associations
Agency Responsible:
DPI, CAWS/CASAND, ND School Board Association, and local
school boards
4. Develop
opportunities for community support of prevention programs
in the schools through collaborative efforts among parents
and professionals to change social norms and attitudes
toward violence.
Mechanism for Implementation:
Marketing prevention programs through community and
student interest groups, Middle School Violence Project
Agency Responsible:
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault programs, local
schools, School Board Association, DPI, Parent Teacher
Association (PTA), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Future
Consumer and Career Leaders in America (FCCLA),
NDCAWS/CASAND |
