RAVEN Receipts
What does the R stand for?
Reputation
Attacking the person, not the facts.
Ad Hominem
Why do victims stay quiet?
Fear, shame, or safety
You see a screenshot of a text, but the top part with the name and time is cropped out. Is this a Reliable source?
No. (It lacks context and could be faked or old).
If a partner asks for your phone password so they can "check your DMs," is this a green flag or a red flag?
Red Flag (This is about control, not trust).
Which letter asks if they were actually there?
A - Ability to Observe
Bringing up a random topic to distract.
Red Herring
True or false.
If a social media post has 1 million likes, the information in it is 100% true.
false
A famous influencer posts a "NotePad" apology that says "I'm sorry if you were offended." Is this a real apology?
No. (It’s a "Non-apology" that blames the victim's feelings instead of the influencer's actions).
What is the easiest way to help a friend who tells you they are being hurt?
Listen and believe them (You don't have to be a professional, just a supportive friend).
What is it called if someone has something to gain
Vested Interest
I met one person from that neighborhood who was mean, so everyone there must be dangerous." What is this logic fail?
Hasty Generalization (Making a big claim based on a tiny bit of evidence)
If a survey only asks 5 people out of a school of 1,000, is that a "Reliable" sample size?
No
If someone deletes all the "mean" comments on their post but keeps the "nice" ones, are they being Neutral?
No. (They are manipulating the narrative to create a fake reputation).
True or False: You should always tell a trusted adult (like a teacher or counselor) if you or a friend is in danger
True. (Safety is the number one priority).
Does a doctor have Expertise in a medical case?
Yes
If I say "We should improve school lunches," and you yell "Why do you want to bankrupt the school and starve the teachers?" which trap are you using?
Straw Man
If a statistic says "Domestic violence reports are down," does it always mean the violence has stopped?
No
True or False: If a video is "trending" or has millions of views, the information in it must be a fact.
False.
If someone makes you feel "gaslit" or confused about what really happened, should you trust your gut or their words?
Trust your gut (This is your internal "Truth Detective" at work).
Neutrality means the source is not ________.
Biased or Taking Sides
If I let you borrow a pencil, you’ll start asking for my lunch, then my car, and eventually I’ll be homeless!" What is this called?
Slippery Slope
Why is a "biased" source (like a suspect's family member) likely to give you fake statistics?
Vested Interest (They have something to gain by making the numbers look better than they are).
What is it called when someone edits a screen-recording to make it look like someone said something they didn't?
Digital Manipulation (or a "Deepfake" if it's a video).
Where can you find a safe person to talk to at school?
The Counselor’s office, a favorite teacher, or the school nurse.