Documentation of dating violence or abuse must include which elements?

• A. Description of the incident(s)
• B. Names of victim & perpetrator
• C. Discipline & accommodations
• D. All of the above including actions taken, incident updates, and victim follow-ups

Answer: (D)

Thorough documentation in dating violence or abuse cases must capture what happened, who is involved, how the school responded, and how the situation is managed over time. Describing the incident provides the factual details of what occurred. Including the names of the victim and the perpetrator identifies the people involved for records and follow-up. Recording the discipline and accommodations shows how the school addressed safety, support, and needed adjustments. Documenting actions taken, incident updates, and victim follow-ups keeps the file current and demonstrates ongoing risk assessment, protection measures, and support for the victim.

All of these pieces together form a complete, usable record that supports safety planning, accountability, and policy compliance. Descriptions alone miss identification and response; names alone miss the incident facts and actions; discipline and accommodations alone miss what happened and how the situation evolves.