2. RESOLVING CONFLICT & PREVENTING VIOLENCE Chapter 9

3. Abuse can cause physical, mental, and emotional damage.

4. Abuse in Relationships All forms of abuse are extremely harmful.

5. Abuse in Relationships A dating relationship may be abusive if one partner

6. Abuse in Relationships A dating relationship may be abusive if one partner

7. Forms of Abuse Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse

8. Forms of Abuse Physical abuse can result in serious injuries. Physical abuse

9. Forms of Abuse Emotional abuse can leave the victim emotionally scarred. Emotional abuse

10. Forms of Abuse One form of emotional abuse is verbal abuse. Verbal abuse

11. Forms of Abuse Emotional abusers may also cut the person off from

12. Forms of Abuse Victims of emotional abuse may feel

13. Forms of Abuse Sexual assault, rape, and trying to pressure someone into sexual activity are examples of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse

14. Forms of Abuse Victims of stalking may be followed from place to place. Stalking

15. Forms of Abuse Stalkers may harass their victims by:

16. Forms of Abuse Communicating your sexual limits clearly to the people you date can protect you from

17. Protecting Yourself from Abuse Tips for Avoiding Abusive Relationships Hang out with others who share your values and treat you with respect. Avoid drugs and alcohol    

18. Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape Rape that occurs in dating relationships is a form of abuse.

19. Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape Date rape is one of the most common forms of rape. Date rape

20. Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape In acquaintance rape, the attacker is someone the victim

21. Alcohol, Drugs, and Date Rape often plays a role in date rape. Drinking lowers people’s

22. Avoiding Date Rape Tips for Avoiding Date Rape  Avoid being alone with a dating partner you don’t trust or know well, or with anyone who makes you feel uneasy. Avoid alcohol and drugs.  

23. Avoiding Date Rape Tips for Avoiding Date Rape  Be clear about your sexual limits with dating partners.  Don’t drink anything that smells or tastes strange. 

24. Avoiding Date Rape Tips for Avoiding Date Rape  Make sure you have a way to get home.  If you start to feel dizzy, disoriented, or otherwise unwell, tell someone you trust and ask for help getting home. 

25. Overcoming Abuse Counseling can help survivors of abuse recover from its effects.

26. Help for Survivors People who have survived rape or abuse may feel They may withdraw from friends and family or develop symptoms of

27. Help for Survivors The traumatic experience can lead to a fear of Seeking professional help is the best way to work through

28. Help for Survivors Support Sources Teachers, coaches, school nurses, or guidance counselors Members of the clergy

29. Help for Survivors Support Sources private physicians or hospital emergency rooms therapists, counselors, or support groups

30. Help for Abusers In cases of abuse, the victim isn’t the only one who Abuse is a learned behavior,

31. Help for Abusers Counseling can help abusers learn to cope with By getting the help they need,

32. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1.What is verbal abuse?

33. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2.Identify two warning signs that a dating relationship may be abusive.

34. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3.Identify two strategies for avoiding date rape.