Dating Violence Scenario 3, Scene 3, Decision A: Consequences

Legal

Trent is charged with Repeated Telephone Calls to Harass (Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by 1 – 60 days in jail if committed by an adult), Repeated Use of Electronic Mail or Communication to Harass (Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by 1 – 60 days in jail) and Misdemeanor Stalking (Class A1 misdemeanor punishable by 1 – 150 days in jail if committed by an adult). Hannah may also be eligible to obtain a No Contact Order as a bond release condition.

School

A student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds.

Emotional

Imagine how this experience might affect each of the people involved, including the victims, the perpetrators, as well as their family and friends. Different people are affected differently.

Resources

National Teen Dating Violence Helpline
1-866-331-9474 or
1-866-331-8453

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or
1-800-787-3224