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support groups and referrals to other services. 't• Violent adolescents, as a group, were not receiving any services. We designed a program to meet this need. It is hoped that if the adolescents' violence is addressed during their teenage years, further abuse can be prevented. 1st Component: Guidelines were developed for law enforcement officers on how to deal with violent juveniles when called to the scene. Training is provided to the officers. 2nd Component: ACEPT (Alternative Coping Experiences for Parents and Teenagers). This is an educational experience focusing on identification of violent behavior and abusive relationships. Definitions of abuse, problem solving alternatives, coping mechanism and the legal consequences of abuse are discussed. The education group consists of two three hour sessions, one week apart. Referrals include juveniles adjudicated on charges of assault and/or disorderly conduct, and other juveniles identified as appropriate by Court Services, Social Services, School or Law Enforcement. A parent or guardian must accompany each juvenile to the education groups. D) EDUCATION PROGRAM Through this program speakers inform the community and seek to prevent family violence by educating people in schools, community groups and other settings. Area Schools participate by inviting Network volunteers and staff to speak to classes about violence, its cause, and how to develop non-violent relationships. Community Education - Public speaking efforts raises community awareness of the problems battered women face. We hope to educate the community that domestic violence is not just a family problem, but something that community members can and must work to stop. Newsletter - The Family Violence Network publishes a quarterly newsletter that serves as a source of information to over 8,000 readers. The mailing list is increasing with each issue. "The Networker" provides information regarding domestic violence, changes in legislation, available services and educational opportunities. Training for Professionals- The Family Violence Network has conducted workshops for Social Services, community health nurses, prison personnel, Sexual Assault Services, Human Rights Commission, Jane Dickman House, Social Service fnancial workers and child protection, Youth Service Bureau, Family Services of the St. Croix Valley, White Bear Lake Human Resource Network, law enforcement, clergy and St. Croix Valley United Way agencies and other nonprofits. Additional workshops are being developed. Dating Violenceand Prevention Education - Prevention education is provided to teens in a school setting to educate re: dating and choosing partners.