Definitions
a pattern of violent behavior a person uses against their boyfriend/girlfriend to gain power and control.
Teen Dating Violence
The man gets an undercooked steak and the waitress asks him how he likes his meal. He explodes, yelling at the waitress about her lack of training regarding remembering his order and demanding that he get a free meal because of the horrible service and terrible wait staff. This is an example of...
Aggressive Communication
One or both people constantly criticize and put the other person down.
Unhealthy
1 in ___ high school students is currently or has gotten out of an abusive relationship.
3
Ways to get help:
Counselor/Therapy, Teen Dating Abuse Hotline, Talk to a teacher, Safety plan, call 911.
An oversimplified and/or unfair belief or idea that groups of people have particular characteristics or that all people in a group are the same
Stereotype
Lisa has a problem with Joanne but instead of talking to her about it she goes to her Instagram story to vent about Joanne. This is an example of...
Passive Aggressive Communication
your partner getting upset when you text or hang out with people your partner feels threatened by.
Unhealthy
____ percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue.
81%
Why do people abuse?
Abuse is a learned behavior.
a line that marks the limits of an area.
Boundaries
A man orders a steak medium well and it arrives at the table medium rare. He cuts into the steak and as it bleeds on the plate and the waitress asks him if everything is to his liking he says, “Yes, things are fine.” This is an example of...
Passive Communication
when your partner is comfortable when you do things without them, has faith that you won’t cheat on them.
Healthy
Only ____ of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse.
33%
a tool that helps explain the different ways an abusive partner can use power and control to manipulate a relationship.
The Power and Control Wheel
permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something.
Consent
The man gets an undercooked steak and the waitress asks him how he likes his meal. “I’m afraid my steak is undercooked. I asked for it medium well and there is too much pink for me. Would you please take it back and have the chef cook it a bit longer?”
Assertive Communication
you are heard in your relationship or feeling comfortable speaking up.
Healthy
Violent behavior starts as early as...
12 years old
Pregnancy increases a woman's risk of physical violence by...
85%
It means you think they are reliable, you have confidence in them and you feel safe with them physically and emotionally.
Trust
To be assertive, you have to start with an...
I Statement
List the 6 qualities that are the foundation of a healthy relationship.
Respect, Safety, Good Communication, Compromise, Honesty, Individuality.
1 in ____ teenage boys admits to experiencing physical violence in their relationship in the past year.
11
List the 6 forms of abuse.
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Spiritual, Financial, and Digital.