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Break the Cycle, a group that works to end domestic violence by empowering young people, reports that South Carolina receives an F in State Law to help victims of teen dating violence. Our state failed automatically because, apparently, people in dating relationships cannot obtain Orders of Protection against their partner.
Are you kidding me???
It never will cease to amaze me that South Carolina fails practically every evaluation of its services and protection of youth. For comparison, I looked at Louisiana and DC. Louisiana made a C: their laws do not explicitly outline elements of obtaining a Protection Order and minors have very limited access to "sensitive services" that victims might need, like contraceptive access. However, they do allow people in dating relationships to receive these orders. DC makes an A: the group does think they can improve by eliminating more of their parental notification laws.
cross posted at typical leigh
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