Abuse
True or False: If violence happens once in a relationship, it is likely to happen again.
True.
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.
Which is the healthiest and safest way to help a friend being abused.
1. Threated the person harming your friend.
2. Force your friend to end that relationship.
3. Mind your own business until they ask for your help.
4. Listen to their feelings. Remind them you are there for them.
Listen to their feelings. Remind them you are there for them.
What is a boundary?
Physical, emotional, or mental limits that you set with others to keep you safe.
Which is NOT a sign of an abusive relationship?
1. Hitting a wall and throwing things.
2. Talking through an argument.
3. Name-calling/putting them down.
4. Telling them who they can/can't be friends with.
Talking through an argument
True or False: Stereotypes, discrimination, and hate crimes are all examples of oppression.
True.
True or false: It is easy to leave an abusive relationship.
False!
What is consent?
Permission for something to happen.
What are the 5 main types of abuse?
Verbal, Mental, Emotional, Physical, Sexual,
Personality, hobbies, interests, gender, race, cultural, background, etc.
A trusted adult will...
1. Judge you.
2. Support, encourage, and listen to you.
3. Ask you to keep secrets.
4. Make decisions for you.
Support, encourage, and listen to you.
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! This can actually become more dangerous for some. Stalking, harassment, and murder are more likely to happen.
True or False: Only women can be abused.
False! Anyone regardless of race, gender, or identity can experience abuse.
What is one reason someone might stay in an abusive relationship?
Fear, being threatened, worried of being judged, no money or support, they're in love/attached, etc.
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.
True or false: Physical abuse always leaves visible marks.
False.
It can lower self-esteem, bring depression, anxiety, create trust issues, PTSD, etc.
What is victim blaming?
1. Telling people you are the victim.
2. Putting blame on the victim by questioning what they did to cause the harm.
3. Calling the abuser a victim.
Putting blame on the victim by questioning what they did to cause the harm.
What is the age of consent in Illinois?
17.