“Counselor.” “Counselor.” Teaming up to help our kids Teresa Majerus, School Counselor, Grades 5-8 Jean Adams, Deputy Fergus County Attorney Lewistown, MT
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Lewistown Model Power Up, Speak Out! Lessons in Health Classes encouraging healthy relationships preventing bullying, harassment & violence. “The Law” – one day lecture and Q&A session
Power Up, Speak Out! Core Concept: Why use it? In a healthy peer relationship, I should be able to be myself, I should treat others well, I should be able to say no, and I should have fun! Why use it? It’s Local – Based in Red Lodge, the program is crafted to resonate with Montana youth It’s Fun – Our lessons are interactive, engaging and positive It’s Impactful – By teaching healthy relationships skills we can prevent violence It’s Educational - Trained teachers can receive renewal credits from OPI It’s Free - All materials, training and support are sponsored by our generous donors
Violence Prevention Program What is it? 9 sessions 7th to 9th graders Aligns with Montana Curriculum Content Standards Communication Arts, Health Enhancement & Social Studies Topics covered: Elements of Healthy Relationships (friends, dating, peer to peer, & teen to adult) Identify & Practice Effective Communication Strategies Analyze Media Messages – critical thinking skills Identify Verbal, emotional, physical & cyber violence Identify & practice personal & peer response to violence
Boundaries Red Flags Consent http://www.powerupspeakout.org/blog/2012/01/10/beeping-thats-not-cool/ http://www.powerupspeakout.org/speak-out/letstalk/ Boundaries Red Flags Consent
Who is using Power Up, Speak Out?
Healthy Relationships Do you get to be yourself? Do you treat others well? Can you say no? Do you have fun?
Power Up, Speak Out! Travis Burdick – Violence Prevention Educator & Coordinator (406) 446-2296, tburdick@powerupspeakout.org http://www.powerupspeakout.org/
Legal Education Day Why? What do we cover? Legal Definitions The law Punishment & penalty enhancements Debunking myths & rumors Technology
Definitions (§45-5-501) Sexual Assault Consent Sexual or other intimate parts Sexual Intercourse Penetration Vulva Body member Objects Bodily injury
The Law Sexual Assault (§45-5-502) Sexual Intercourse Without Consent (§45-5-503) Incest (§45-5-507) Sexual Abuse of Children (§45-5-625) Prostitution/promoting prostitution (§45-5-601 & -602) Youth Court Act (Title 41, Chapter 5) 12 or older 16 or older 17 years
Punishment & Penalty Enhancements Misdemeanor v. Felony Specific Offenses Sexual Assault Not to exceed 6 months Not to exceed 1 year Not to exceed 5 years 4-100 yrs SIWOC 2-100 yrs 100 yrs w/ 25 Incest Not to exceed 100 yrs Sexual Abuse of Children Life/Not to exceed 100 yrs 4-100 yrs 100 yrs w/ 25 Youth Court Age 18 or sooner released Extended Jurisdiction 208 Transfer Federal Child Pornography Guidelines 5-15 years Jessica’s Law provisions
Myths & Rumors 3 year age difference Blanket Consent Only boys get in trouble Respect & terminology Everybody’s doing it Alcohol Drugs Sex My Mom’s theory
Technology Social Media The Grandma Test The Billboard Test