Smithfield Public Schools does not tolerate teen dating violence or sexual assault.
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE is a pattern of behavior where one person threatens or uses physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse to control his or her dating partner.
SEXUAL ASSAULT includes behaviors that are attempted or perpetrated against a victim’s will or when a victim cannot consent because of age, disability or the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sexual assault may involve actual or threatened physical force, use of weapons, coercion, intimidation, or pressure and may include:
-Intentional touching of someone in ways that are unwanted
-Voyeurism
-Exposure to exhibitionism
-Undesired exposure to pornography or
-Public display of explicit images that were taken in a private context or when the victim was unaware.
Please reach out to a school counselor or Mr. Gallivan for additional guidance and support.