Teens Gather To Protest Dating Violence

Teens gather to protest dating violence Dozens of area teenagers gathered in the lobby of the Government Center Thursday afternoon, holding signs to protest teen dating violence. Establishing a month of awareness will benefit schools, communities, and families regardless of socioeconomic status, race or sex, Moccia said. Last year, she said legislation was passed that allows a copy of a protective or restraining order to be sent to any public university, college or high school the protected person attends. After citing some incidents of violence, he said the council is there to honor those who've experienced the shame and emotional devastation of dating violence and let people know of their commitment to justice. Ted Jankowski, Stamford's director of public safety, said he was struck by the number of students affected by teen dating violence.