How well does your state protect its victims of teen dating violence?

Every year, as part of their fight to end domestic and dating violence, Break the Cycle analyzes the state laws affecting teen victims of dating and domestic violence and releases its state report cards. Each state is graded on the requirements needed for a teen to get a restraining order. Unfortunately, many teens face significant obstacles when trying to get restraining orders when they need them.

Help Break the Cycle spread its state report cards by re-posting these links on your Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and wherever else you can. By spreading these reports as much as possible YOU help to ensure that teens get the protection they NEED regardless of what state they live in.

Check out your states report card!

http://www.breakthecycle.org/resources-state-law-report-cards-2009.html

Read the article about Break the Cycle's report cards!

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i-QLCX_pplnxQOzCAw9kNz1thi3QD9745M284