Vocabulary
What does STOP stand for in STOP THINK TALK?
So if you are tempted to become sexually involved with someone on the unit, we want you to STOP.
What are three examples of some invading your boundaries or personal space?
Ask the person to back up
Move to another area
Leave the room
What is one of the rules in treatment?
Everyone in treatment is here to get better. We all need to stay focused on why you are here, what you need and how we can help you get what you need here so you can get on with your life.
True or False:
If you see something, or are pressured into an act that makes you feel uncomfortable, you should “say something”! to a Staff, your therapist, nurse, the Patient Advocate.
True
How do you spell STOP?
S-T-O-P?
What does THINK stand for in STOP THINK TALK?
We want you to THINK about what could happen if you sexually act out with another resident/patient or staff.
Ask the person to back up
Move to another area
Leave the room
What is another rules in treatment?
Lots of times kids in a place like this have been sexually abused – and sexual interactions can cause further trauma. We have to be sure everyone is protected from any sexual exposure or trauma.
Who can you go to speak about SAO?
Staff, therapist, and nursing.
Name a therapist you can reach out to about SAO?
Sarah, Emily, Baylie, Brenna, Lew, Kyla, etc.
What does TALK stand for in STOP THINK TALK?
We want you to TALK, to tell someone in authority, if you are being sexually intimidated, threatened or seduced by a resident/patient or a staff person
Name at least three examples of how "grooming" can be progressed?
· It often starts with complements, noticing small things
· Asking personal questions, seeming to be very interested in you
· Befriending you, making you feel special
· Doing small favors for you
· Engaging you in minor rule Infractions
· Asking you to keep secrets
· Isolating you from staff or peers
· Pushing you to do something you aren’t comfortable with
· Increasing the pressure to control you
· Intimidating, manipulating, or threatening you
· Forcing you to do something you don’t want to do
What is another rule in treatment?
Sometimes kids here have struggled to feel strong, to protect themselves, or to speak up for what they need. These kids may be easily victimized by others. We need to be sure everyone here is protected and safe.
If you feeling like SAO with someone in treatment, what should you do?
We want you to STOP. We want you to THINK about what could happen if you sexually act out with another resident/patient or staff. We want you to TALK, to tell someone in authority, if you are being sexually intimidated, threatened or seduced by a resident/patient or a staff person.
Why do we teach STOP THINK TALK?
Every resident/patient here deserves a safe, secure place where they are protected from intimidation, abuse or assault.
What does boundaries mean?
Personal space is the amount of physical space a person needs between them and another person, in order to feel safe and comfortable. Some people need more personal space than others.
Name at least three examples of people whom are vulnerable to "grooming"?
· Are easily befriended
· Are gullible to stories
· Have a trusting nature
· Feel obligated to return favors
· Have difficulty saying no
· Are very sensitive to the feelings of others
· Are anxious when someone is angry or disappointed
· Need to be loved, admired
· Are having personal problems
· Have been abused
What should relationship between resident and staff/other be in treatment?
Staff-resident/patient relationships should be entirely directed toward helping you achieve your treatment goals.
True or False:
Should you handle an SAO incident by yourself?
What does "Grooming" mean?
Grooming refers to behaviors a person uses to manipulate or seduce someone to do something they don’t want to do, or they shouldn’t do
Who is most likely to discover the SAO is happening?
The other resident/patients.