True/False
It's normal for one partner to control and monitor the other's activities in a relationship.
False.
What type of abuse does the media portray the most?
Physical Abuse
What are some unhealthy relationship traits?
Isolation: In some cases, one partner may try to isolate the other from friends and family, making it difficult for them to maintain other relationships and support networks..
Lack of Respect: In unhealthy relationships, there may be disrespect, name-calling, or belittling of one partner by the other. Boundaries are frequently crossed.
Jealousy and Control: Unhappy relationships can be marked by jealousy and controlling behavior, where one partner tries to limit the other's activities, friendships, or independence.
Some others include: Dishonesty, Physical Abuse, Intimidation, Sexual Abuse, Dependence
What are some healthy relationship traits?
Respect: Respect is a foundational element of healthy relationships. In happy relationships, both partners respect each other's boundaries, opinions, and individuality.
Clear Communication: Emphasize the importance of clear and ongoing communication in relationships. Encourage teens to talk openly about their boundaries and expectations with their partners.
Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In happy teen relationships, both partners are empathetic and considerate of each other's emotions.
Some others include: Equality, Honesty, Physical Safety, Comfort, Sexual Respectfulness, Independence, Humor
LGBTQIA+ folks are not susceptible to relationship abuse.
False. Intimate Partner Violence does NOT discriminate. Anyone can be a victim of relationship abuse.
Name 3 ways you can help a friend who may be in an unhealthy relationship.
Listen, offer your friendship and support, accept what your friend tells you, help your friend build a support system, identify what the abusive/unhealthy behaviors are, etc.
Your partner requires constant check-ins and wants to know where you are and who you are with at all times
What type of Abuse is this?
Emotional Abuse
Why are boundaries important in a relationship?
Boundaries are important in a healthy relationship because they help establish a sense of individuality and self-respect. They also ensure that each person's needs, emotions, and physical limits are respected, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling relationship dynamic.
Teen dating violence a widespread issue that affects 1 in 11 high school students each year.
True. Teen dating violence is a widespread issue: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 11 high school students report experiencing physical dating violence each year in the United States.
What additional obstacles may LGBTQIA+ youth, experiencing relationship abuse, face when asking for help?
Shame or embarrassment
Fear of Not being believed or taken seriously
Fear of retaliation, harassment, rejection or bullying
Less legal protection
Your partner is calling you nasty names and shaming you.
What kind of Abuse is this?
Verbal Abuse
Yes or No?
Is raising awareness and educating teens on relationships and teen dating violence important?
Yes!
Raising awareness about the prevalence of dating violence in teens and providing education on how to identify and address it is crucial for creating safer relationships.
If I think my friend is in an abusive relationship, I can support them by talking badly about their partner and rushing them to take the next steps to get them safe faster.
False, talking badly about our friends partner can create a sense of distrust and push them further away from seeking support from you. They know their relationship best and when to take the next steps.
Power and Control drive ________.
Abuse
Your partner is constantly accusing you and blaming you of things.
What kind of Abuse is this?
Verbal abuse
In these forms of abuse the abuser will accuse the victim of things that are outside of his or her control.
What are some signs of a healthy partnership?
Shared decision making
Having similar values
Accepts each other for who they are
Accepts when each other spends time apart with other friends
If I am feeling unsafe in my relationship, I should stay.
False.
BUT sometimes it depends. You know what is best. Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time within the relationship. Regardless, it is time to seek support.
What organization in San Mateo County has peer support groups like LGBTQIA+ Youth Group and QTBIPOC Group?
San Mateo County Pride Center
Unwanted kissing or touching.
What kind of Abuse is this?
Sexual Abuse.
If you are in an abusive relationship, it is important to think of ways to keep yourself safe. Safety Planning is a way to lower your risk of being hurt by your abuser. What are some ways you can stay safe at school and at home?
Having a safe person you can talk to at school/home.
Having a safe space you can go to at school.
Having a friend to walk with in between classes.
Having a safe route to and from school.
If I have to leave home, I have a safe place I can go to that is only shared with my safe people.
Having a code word or phrase to alert caregivers, friends, neighbors to call for help.