1. Voices Against Violence Healthy Relationships

2. Types of Relationships
Family
Friends
Community
Romantic 2

3. Friendship and values What do you look for in a friendship?
What values do you share with your friends?
Activity 1 friendship scenarios

4. What Is A Healthy Relationship?
A healthy relationship is a relationship in which each person feels supported and both enjoy each other’s company. 4

5. Healthy Relationships have…
Trust
Balance
Communication
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6. The Importance of Having Healthy Relationships..
Healthy relationships lead to better lives
Relationships help people overcome life problems 6

7. Skills for a Healthy Relationships?
Anger control
Problem Solving
Negotiation
Compromise
Confidence
Fighting Fair
Understanding 7

8. Unhealthy Relationships have…
Wksht

9. Dating Violence is…
The pattern of abusive behaviors that are used to gain power and control over a current or former dating partner.
There are four types of dating violence.
Verbal
2. Emotional
3. Physical 

10. Dating Violence 101
Dating abuse is a serious health concern for many students:
One in three high school students will be involved in an abusive relationship.
Nearly 80% of girls who have been physically abused in their intimate relationships continue to date their abuser.
Both girls and boys can be abused by a dating partner and both girls and boys can be abusers.

11. Here are a few warning signs to remember:
What Do I Need to Know?
Know the warning signs. There are abusive behaviors that can be early indicators that your relationship is headed in the wrong direction.
Here are a few warning signs to remember:
Extreme jealousy
Constant put downs
Telling you what you can and can’t do
Financial Control
Making you feel guilty
Possessiveness or controlling behavior
Making false accusations
Keeping you from seeing or talking with family and friends
Manipulation

12. Dating/Domestic Violence affects…
Everyone!!
Individuals in the relationship
Children in the family
Other members of the family
Friends of the family
Violence Video

13. Ask for HELP! Know you are not alone Tell someone you trust
Your safety comes first

14. Local/National Resources
Center for Disease Control
via phone ( ), text (text "loveis" to 22522) and chat (just click the "Live Chat" button!) on loveisrespect.org

15. Resources
Adler, Ronald and Russell F. Proctor II. Looking Out, Looking In. 12th ed.2007.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
University of Texas CMHC
Revolution Health Relationships Guide
Iona College Counseling Center
National Healthy Marriage Resource Center
Carroll College Wellness & Counseling
Geneseo NY State University Health & Counseling
Center for Young Women’s Health
Center for Disease Control- College Health & Safety 15

16. Additional Resources Questions?
Check out our web site for more information at
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