Which action is included in the actions taken for dating violence documentation?

• A. Disciplinary action only
• B. Safety planning
• C. Ignore the issue
• D. Social media monitoring

Answer: (B)

When documenting dating violence, including safety planning is essential because the primary aim is to protect the student and reduce risk. Safety planning involves helping the student identify concrete steps to stay safe, such as who to contact for immediate support, trusted adults at school, and practical measures like safe routes, changes to daily routines, and how to respond if violence occurs. It also includes outlining available resources—counselors, social workers, campus security, and outside agencies—and scheduling follow-ups to review the plan. This approach centers the student’s safety and ongoing well-being, which is the core purpose of documentation in these situations.

Disciplinary action alone would focus on consequences for behavior rather than addressing the student’s immediate safety and support needs. Ignoring the issue is inappropriate and can leave the student at risk. Social media monitoring is not a standard or appropriate documentation action for dating violence; it raises privacy concerns and doesn’t contribute to a safety plan.