KEYS Academy and Options HS Stopping Abuse Facilitated by the KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation

Objective, Essential Question, and Product We will identify different ways that abuse appears in relationships. EQ: What are some different ways that abuse is demonstrated in relationships. I will fill out a graphic organizer that demonstrates different signs of abuse.

Your Presenter… A member of the staff or faculty at KEYS Academy and Options HS Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day – Stopping Abuse Have you ever been witness to abuse? How did it make you feel when you were witnessing it as an outsider? Did you react to the abuse you were witnessing with some sort of action?

Topic of the Day – Stopping Abuse If you reacted somehow, how did others react to your actions? Why do you think people stay in abusive relationships? What are different things people can do to stop abuse?

Abuse oftentimes happens… …when people don’t know how to resolve conflict. Conflicts sometimes have to do with conflicts within ONE individual As conflict escalates, violence and abuse can result Actions can be taken to avoid abuse or stop it in its tracks

Activity: Why do victims stay? Activity Sheet p. 33 and 35 Why do you believe victims of domestic abuse remain in abusive relationships? Read the responses and link them to those on our page

Activity: Why do victims stay? Problems and Solutions What are some barriers victims might face in getting their solutions?

Conclusions Lots of reasons for staying in an abusive relationships, none are really good reasons Abusive relationships… Can come from lack of self-esteem Can come from inability to resolve conflict

Conclusions Lots of options for getting out of an abusive relationship Do it yourself Seek others’ help Help others to get out yourself or seeking help There can be risks involved when getting out of abusive relationships but there are bigger risks in staying in an abusive relationship