Consent
Freely Agreeing to engage in Sexual Activity
What is Consent
Name one red flag of an unhealthy relationship.
What is jealousy, controlling behavior, dishonesty, lack of trust, or pressure to do things?
Teen dating violence RARLEY happens.
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51% of dating GIRLS have been victims of Dating Abuse
43 % of dating BOYS have been victims of Dating Abuse
How do teenagers report any abuse or neglect?
Tell a Trusted Adult
Freely Given
Reversible
Informed
Excited
Specific
True or False: In an abusive relationship, the person being hurt is always at fault.
FALSE
Relationship can impact anyone.
FACT
Teen dating violence doesn’t know boundaries—it can affect people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial harm.
What are some barriers so getting help?
fear of hurting their dating partner’s feelings
fear the people will not understand, will blame them, or won’t believe what’s happened
fear that the friend they confide in will tell them to end the relationship
not knowing how or where to get help
fear of losing independence from their parents
fear of retaliation from the abusive dating partner
not know how to leave or improve the situation
embarrassment
fear of being judged
not trusting that what they say will be kept confidential
not wanting to admit there’s a real problem
fear that their cultural context will not be taken into consideration
True or False
If someone is drunk, they can give consent.
FALSE
Why do people abuse?
To gain Power and Control over the other person
Teens experiencing dating violence usually tell a trusted adult.
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Many teens remain silent for a variety of reasons, including:
How can you help a friend who is in an unhealthy or abusive situation?
Don’t Gossip
Believe the story
Tell the person they didn’t deserve to be abused
Let your friend make their own decisions
Make a safety plan
Tell a Trusted Adult
If someone gives consent for one thing, like holding hands, does that mean they’ve given consent for something else, like a hug?
NO
A healthy relationship should make you feel this way about yourself.
What is confident, supported, and safe?
Rape only happens between strangers in dark alleys.
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Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, partner, or family member.
What are some ways you can stay safe online?
If someone says "no" to a request, but you keep asking until they say "yes," this is called....
Pressuring, Bullying, Coercing
Manipulation, Power, Control, and Physical Abuse
When someone is sexually assaulted, it is their fault for hanging out with that person.
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Sexual Violence is never the victim's fault.
Which NON-profit Agency are the presenters from?
Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico