KAITY’S LAW

September 30, 2009 (Enacted)

KAITY SUDBERRY

Beautiful – Vivacious – Artistically Talented – Loving

WHAT IS KAITY’S LAW

This is an act amending Arizona Revised Statutes; 13-3601 relating to domestic violence. It allows those in dating relationships (romantic or sexual in nature) protection under the law.

NOT IN ARIZONA?

Click here to get information about the laws in your state relating to teen dating violence.

HOW IT PROTECTS

Law Enforcement with or without warrant may arrest the individual that committed the offense
An Order of Protection can be obtained
Firearms can be confiscated
Law Enforcement shall provide certain information to the victim
- Information about an Order of Protection (OOP) or Injunction Against Harassment (IAH)
  
  Emergency telephone number for local police
  
  Telephone numbers for local community resources
3 Strikes – A third conviction under this law could be a felony.

ELEMENTS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

Whether you’re in middle school or high school, maintaining a healthy relationship is key. It isn’t always easy and can take some work on both parties involved.

Just because you’re “with” someone doesn’t mean you lose your rights as an individual. In fact, there are certain responsibilities that you should follow in a healthy relationship along with love, respect, honesty and trust.

Kaity’s Way has defined what the elements of a healthy relationship should look like based on its P.E.A.C.E. Rights and Responsibilities.

P
Patience E
Empathy A
Acceptance C
Caring E
Equality

RIGHTS

You have the right to take your time and decide when and where you want to do something or become part of a relationship.
Just because everyone you know has a boy/girlfriend doesn’t mean you need to rush into a relationship and risk making the wrong choice. Remember its okay to be single.
Once you find that special person take your time to get to know each other.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the right to be with someone who takes the time to try to understand your feelings.
Relax and enjoy the time you have with the person you are with. The goal is to have fun and be happy.
Don’t rush into snap judgments or make assumptions.

RIGHTS

You have the right to be with someone who takes the time to try to understand your feelings.
Being able to imagine how others feel is an important skill in any relationship.
This becomes even more important when you decide you’re going to become part of a couple.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the responsibility to take the time to try to understand your partner’s feelings.
Being able to imagine how others feel is an important skill in any relationship.
It’s even more important when you decide you’re going to become part of a couple.

RIGHTS

You have the right to be accepted for who you are.
Be honest with yourself! Your style, beliefs and principles are what make you special and unique.
Even though you are in a relationship you are still an individual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the responsibility to accept your partner for who he/she is not what you want him/her to be.
Who they are is what attracted you to your boy/girlfriend. Their style, beliefs, and principles are what makes them special and unique.
Respect the individuality of the person you have come to know and care for.

RIGHTS

You have the right to be in a caring relationship that ensures that your opinions and ideas are your own and your boundaries are respected.
When someone cares about you they will use language that lifts you up. They will encourage, empower, appreciate and recognize the positive in you and what you do.
Your partner listens to you without judgment when you express an opinion or idea.

RESPONSIBILITIES

It is your responsibility to respect your partner’s opinions, ideas and boundaries.
Encourage, empower, appreciate and recognize the positive in your partner and what they do.
Care enough to be honest and kind at all times.

RIGHTS

You have the right to be an equal party in your relationship.
Your input to decide where to go and what to do is equally taken into consideration.
If you cannot compromise on something, you can agree to disagree.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the responsibility to treat your partner as an equal party in your relationship.
Ask your partner for their input about where you go and what you do together.
If you cannot compromise about something, agree to disagree