Unit 1
What Is Domestic Violence?
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
- What is classified as Domestic Violence?
- What are the risk factors amongst teens?
- Statistics for High School Students
Lesson 1: What is classified as Domestic Violence?
Lesson 1: What is classified as Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence doesn't descriminate. It can happen to any race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or religion.
Domestic violence can include behaviors that are cause physical harm, create fear, it can cause someone to act in ways they do not want to behave in. Abuse can include
- Use of physical and sexual violence
- Threats and coercion
- Intimidation
- Emotional abuse
- Isolation
- Minimizing, denying and blaming
Lesson Plan 1 Template
Lesson Plan 1 Template
Who is this for?
- High School students, teachers, and staff at an assesmbly. Students age range is 13 to 18 years old.
Objective:
- After this lesson students should be able to determine what is classified as domestic violence, be able to identify warning signs and behaviors associated with domestic violence.
Materials needed for this lesson:
- A PowerPoint will be used to present the material, terms, and resources. A projector will also be needed to view the video.
Set up:
- Before the presentation we will need to set up the powerpoint as well as the projector.
Steps:
- Before the activity we will cover the three lessons in this unit. Students will be able to see the examples, videos, and terms on the PowerPoint.
Assesment:
- A group discussion on the material and video.
Evaluation:
- If the students are engaged in the conversation and understand the material presented by the teachers.
Lesson 2: What are the risk factors amongst teens?
Lesson 2: What are the risk factors amongst teens?
Risk factors for teen dating violence victimization
- History of violence or sexual abuse
- Exposure of abuse at home or neighborhood violence
- Risky behaviors (alcohol or drug abuse)
- Dating at an early age
- Engaging in sexual activies at an early age
- Low self-esteem, anger, or depression
- Exposure to harsh parenting or lack of parenting
Risk factors for teen dating violence perpetration
- Problems managing anger and feelings
- Association with violent peers
- Lack of parental support or supervision
- Low self-esteem and depression
Lesson Plan 2 Template
Lesson Plan 2 Template
Who is this for?
- High school students in the Sacramento area. Age range 13 to 18 years old.
Objective:
- Students will be able to identift behaviors of the perpetrator as well as the victim. To help identify if they are part of the high-risk category.
Materials needed for this lesson:
- The PowerPoint to view the lesson, terms, and activities.
Set up:
- In advance we will need to set up the PowerPoint and have the matrial for the activities.
Steps:
- Set up materials, do introductions, go over definitions, group discussion, and closing.
Assesment:
- Small group discussion after the presentation.
Evaluation:
- Asking the students questions on how much info they knew prior and how much knowledge they feel they gained from the presentation.
Lesson 3: Statistics for High School Students
Lesson 3: Statistics for High School Students
Did you know?
- 1 in 11 female students have reported experiencing physical violence in their relationship
- 1 in 15 male students have reported experiencing physical violence in their relationship
- 1 in 9 female students reported sexual dating violence
- 1 in 36 male students reported sexual dating violence
- 26% of female students reported stalking by their partner
- 15% of male students reported stalking by their partner
Lesson Plan 3 Template
Lesson Plan 3 Template
Who is this for?
- High school students in the Sacramento area, age range from 13 to 18 year olds.
Objective:
- Students will be able to identify the percentages and statistics pertaining to teen dating violence. So they can share the knowledge with others.
Materials needed for this lesson:
- The PowerPoint with definitions, lessons, activities, and resources.
Set up:
- Prior to the assemly starting we will have to set up the PowerPoint and the materials needed for the activites.
Steps:
- Have a group discussion on the resources available locally.
Assesment:
- Group discussion and activity.
Evaluation:
- Ask the students a short survey at the end on how they did presenting the material.
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