Recognizing the need for judges who hear causes of action brought by teenage victims of dating violence to be educated as to the specific needs of such victims.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 239

Introduced

Sep 8, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

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Continuing education Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Education Families Higher education Judges Law Legal education Rape Social life and customs Victims of crimes Women Youth violence

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Summary

Encourages judges who preside over teenage dating violence cases to educate themselves about teenage dating violence and the extent to which they as members of the judiciary can help these victims extricate themselves from unsafe and unhealthy relationships.

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Oct 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Sep 8, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 8, 2005

Introduced in House

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