True or False
True or False: 7% of middle school students will call the police if they are in an abusive relationship.
True
Does it always have to be physical abuse?
No.
What is the definition of infatuation?
Obsessive Love.
What is one boundary you can set to make sure you don't stay in an abusive relationship?
If he abuses me in any way then I'll end the relationship right away.
What is a bystander?
Bystanders are people who witness an act of bullying, they stand by and watch.
True or False: In a survey done in 2005, 30% of the girls in a relationship said their boyfriend threatened violence if they broke up.
False
What kind of abuse involves money?
Financial.
What is the definition of love?
When you love someone unconditionally
What is abstinence?
When you chose not to take risky behaviors.
Are bystanders important?
Yes (why?)
True or False: If your partner yells at you, or gets very frustrated with you, it is a sign that always says "time to find someone else".
False, just because he/she argues with you a little bit, doesn't mean you need to leave him/her.
What kind of abuse involves friends and family?
Social.
Is love one-sided?
Love is not one-sided.
At this age (14 & 15 ), is it reasonable to have boundaries?
Yes, it is reasonable to have boundaries around this age.
A _______ is often a bystander.
A friend is often a bystander.
True or False: In an abusive relationship, your partner will always be violent.
False, they may only yell at you or put you down, they don't always hurt you
Name four types of abuse.
Mental emotional, social, financial, sexual, spiritual, social media, physical and verbal.
Is infatuation always unhealthy?
No.
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are guidelines to protect yourself from an abusive relationship. (Or an unhealthy relationship in general)
What is one way you can stop an act of abuse?
Use on of the three D's.
True or False: If your partner abuses you, it is usually physically
False. It is just as likely to be emotional or verbal.
How do you help a friend that is being abused in a relationship?
You can ask them questions about their relationship, believe their story, tell them that nobody deserves to be abused, talk to a councilor and point them to resources.
What are two signs of a healthy relationship?
Trust, respect, honesty, etc.
What are two of your boundaries?
Not controlling, understands my values, there is no violence, etc...
What are the three D's?
The three D's are : Direct, Distract, Delegate