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DATING RELATIONSHIPS

DATING RELATIONSHIPS. BELLRINGER. Name a popular song, book, or movie that has a relationship theme. What does it say about relationships?. HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY. Choose Respect Initiative, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . WHAT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT?.

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DATING RELATIONSHIPS

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  1. DATING RELATIONSHIPS

  2. BELLRINGER • Name a popular song, book, or movie that has a relationship theme. What does it say about relationships?

  3. HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY Choose Respect Initiative, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  4. WHAT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT? Most victims of sexual assault are assaulted by someone they know. Any nonconsensual physical contact of a sexual nature including touching, sexual intercourse, rape, attempted rape, and child molestation. WHAT IS DATE RAPE? Sexual assault that occurs in a dating or social situation by a date, friend or acquaintance. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.

  5. CONSENT • Consent means that both people freely and willingly agree to engage in the activity by stating their mutual understanding and agreement. • A person who is drunk, drugged, unconscious or mentally disabled is not legally able to consent to sexual contact. • There are age limits on when a young person can legally consent to sexual activity. • In Texas, youth younger than 17 cannot consent to sexual activity with people who are more than 3 years older. Children under 14 cannot legally consent to sex.

  6. PLAYING IT SAFE ACTIVITY • How serious is this situation? What if any risks could there be to you or others? • Has a situation like this ever happened to you or someone you know? (no names) • What did people do to help? Was it helpful? • Role-play what you would do? Consider a role for each person in your group.

  7. INCREASING YOUR SAFETY • When going on a date, know who the person is, where you are going, and what you will be doing. • Don’t be alone with your date, go to public places. • Don’t meet alone with someone you met on the Internet. • Know your sexual limits and communicate them clearly to your partner. • Have access to a phone at all times. • Do not use or accept drugs or alcohol.

  8. PREVENTING SEXUAL ASSAULT • Be responsible. Know the law. Know your sexual limits. Always respect your partner’s sexual limits. • Avoid situations and substances that may put you at risk of pressuring someone for sex. • Be a good friend. Never leave someone in a vulnerable situation, especially if they’ve been using alcohol or drugs. • Speak up or get help from an adult if you witness sexual harassment or are concerned about someone’s personal safety.

  9. HELP RESOURCES • If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, talk to a parent, counselor or other trusted adult. • SafePlace 267-SAFE (7233) • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474 www.loveisnotabuse.org • 911 or the SRO

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