Parent and Child Health: Substance Use Awareness Virtual June Conference Series 2025

Monday, Jun 16, 2025 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Teen Dating Violence

Abstract

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a significant public health and social issue affecting adolescents across all communities, leading to serious emotional, psychological and academic consequences. It encompasses physical, emotional, sexual, digital, and financial abuse within teen relationships. TDV not only has immediate consequences such as injury and psychological distress but also long-term effects, including academic struggles, substance abuse, and increased risk of future victimization. This presentation aims to educate about TDV with an understanding of TDV, its prevalence, its impact on students' well-being and academic performance. By understanding the signs of TDV, implementing educational programs, and fostering a supportive environment, schools and communities can empower students to build healthy relationships and seek help when needed. It will highlight the importance of connecting students with critical support services to Safe Journey, a state-recognized domestic violence agency.

Objectives

  • Define teen dating violence and its various forms.
  • Understand the prevalence and statistical impact of TDV on adolescents.
  • Identify warning signs and behavioral indicators of TDV among students.
  • Understand the impact of TDV on students’ behaviors, academic performance and mental health.
  • Understand the role of school personnel and community in recognizing, preventing, and responding to TDV and creating safe, supportive and informed school and community environment to help students experiencing TDV.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Click to Join Meeting

Upcoming Training Sessions