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

2. 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.

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

4. 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

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

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

7. Questions?

8. 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

9. Ice Breaker!!!!

10. 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?

11. 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?

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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