1. “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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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Boundaries Red Flags Consent
Boundaries
Red Flags
Consent

7. Who is using Power Up, Speak Out?

8. Healthy Relationships
Do you get to be yourself?
Do you treat others well?
Can you say no?
Do you have fun?

9. Power Up, Speak Out!
Travis Burdick – Violence Prevention Educator & Coordinator
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10. Legal Education Day Why? What do we cover? Legal Definitions The law
Punishment & penalty enhancements
Debunking myths & rumors
Technology

11. Definitions (§45-5-501) Sexual Assault Consent
Sexual or other intimate parts
Sexual Intercourse
Penetration
Vulva
Body member
Objects
Bodily injury

12. The Law Sexual Assault (§45-5-502)
Sexual Intercourse Without Consent (§ )
Incest (§ )
Sexual Abuse of Children (§ )
Prostitution/promoting prostitution (§ & -602)
Youth Court Act (Title 41, Chapter 5)
12 or older
16 or older
17 years

13. 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

14. 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

15. Technology
Social Media
The Grandma Test
The Billboard Test