Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act

The Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act establishes a federal grant program to fund schools and youth organizations in developing and delivering evidence-based educational resources and training focused on preventing teen dating violence. The program, funded with $10 million annually from 2025-2029, supports creating materials to help teens recognize, prevent, and report abuse, training school staff to identify and respond to abuse, and hosting workshops for students and parents. Eligible applicants include schools, community groups, and youth organizations that work with teens aged 12-18, with requirements for involving domestic violence professionals and stakeholders in program design. The bill defines teen dating violence as abuse in intimate relationships among youth, including physical, sexual, emotional, or technological harm.