Abuse
True or False: If abuse happens one time in a relationship, is it likely to happen again.
True. If someone feels comfortable harming you once, there is no guessing to if they could harm you again.
Who should you tell if someone makes you uncomfortable or you are being abused?
A trusted adult.
What is a boundary?
The limitations we have for ourselves and others for what we are comfortable happening.
True or False: Friendships between a male and female are completely normal and healthy.
True. Friendships can occur between anyone regardless of gender, sexuality, race, etc.
True or false: Only women can be abused.
False! Anyone regardless of race, gender, or identity can experience abuse.
What are the 5 main types of abuse?
Mental, Emotional, Verbal, Physical, Sexual
Name 3 ways to cope when you are feeling sad or angry.
Listen to music, play a sport, read a book, walk outside, deep breaths, take a nap, etc.
What is consent?
Permission for someone to do something or for something to happen.
Healthy or Unhealthy: Your partner requires constant checks ins and always wants to know where you are and who you are with.
Unhealthy.
True or False: Once someone leaves their abusive relationship, they are no longer in danger.
False!
True or False: Physical abuse always leaves visible marks?
False
True or False: It is easy to leave an unsafe or abusive relationship.
False. There are many reasons someone might stay in their abusive relationship.
What are two ways to practice positive communication?
Active listening, understanding, not shouting or having an attitude, making eye contact, not bringing up old issues, etc.
Which is NOT a characteristics of a healthy relationship?
a. showing support.
b. being jealous.
c. open communication.
d. understanding.
b. being jealous.
While some jealousy can be normal, too much is unhealthy and can lead to controlling behaviors.
True or False: It is normal to spend ALL your time with your partner.
False! While it is good to enjoy spending time together, it is important for each person to keep their independence.
Give one example or emotional/mental abuse.
Manipulation, gaslighting, lying, guilt-tripping, controlling, name-calling, isolation, invalidating feelings, etc.
When you see someone being harmed, which is NOT one of the 4D's for being an upstander.
1. DIRECTLY tell the abuser to stop.
2. Create a DISTRACTION.
3. Divide and DELEGATE helper roles with people around you.
4. DO NOTHING.
5. DOCUMENT what you saw with photos or notes.
Do nothing. If you see someone being harmed, you should always do something, even if its only making a report!
What is the age of consent?
The age of consent in Illinois is 17.
Healthy or Unhealthy: Your partner yells at you and sometimes calls you names, but only when they are mad.
Unhealthy! Even if your partner is upset, it is not ever okay for them to disrespect you.
What are these examples of:
- Men shouldn't cry.
- Women belong in the kitchen.
- Boys like trucks and superheroes; Girls like baby dolls and barbies.
Gender stereotypes