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Abuse & Violence

Abuse & Violence. ``Non-violence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.`` -Martin Luther King Jr. Abuse and Violence. Are they the same?.

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Abuse & Violence

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  1. Abuse & Violence ``Non-violence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.`` -Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Abuse and Violence Are they the same? Acts of aggression that cause, or are intended to cause injury or harm. Verbal, physical or emotional mistreatment. Direct and overt or disguised and covert. Abuse Violence

  3. Images of Violence in the Media • Require players to shoot, bomb or defeat opponents. • It is now illegal to sell or rent “M for Mature” to anyone under 17. • May lead to fear • Ratings: G, PG, 14A, 18A, • Profane lyrics, explicit images, vulgar language, glorify violence and anti-social behaviour. • Powerful influence- vulnerable and relatable.

  4. Violence in Personal Relationships People in Positions of Authority… POWERFUL LESS POWERFUL • Coach • Rich • Educated • Able-bodies • Teacher • Men • Bully • Adult • Athlete • Poor • Non-educated • People with disabilities • Student • Women • Bullied person • Elderly/Child

  5. Bullying Typical Male or Female Bully? • More Indirect • Excluding peers, spreading rumours, blackmail, ostracism and manipulation to torment. • More Direct • Physical aggression, taunts, threats, intimidation, extortion and exclusion.

  6. Violence in Personal Relationships Authority Figures Family Friends Almost any relationship can become abusive or violent. Abuse of Power Parent(s), caregiver, siblings, extended family member But I love my girlfriend/boyfriend! Criminal organizations with formal structures can be highly structured or semi-organized Frienemy? Partner Gangs

  7. Types of Abuse • Emotional/Mental/Verbal • Non-physical behaviours such as threats, insults, constant monitoring or “checking in,” excessive texting, humiliation, intimidation or isolation. • Stalking • Being repeatedly watched, followed or harassed. • Financial • Using money or access to accounts to exert power and control over a partner.

  8. Types of Abuse • Physical • Any intentional use of physical force with the intent to cause fear or injury, like hitting, shoving, biting, strangling, kicking or using a weapon. • Sexual • Any action that impacts a person's ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs, including restricting access to birth control or condoms. • Digital • The use of technology such as texting and social networking to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a partner. Often this behaviour is a form of verbal or emotional abuse perpetrated through technology. • http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/digital-abuse/texting-sexting

  9. The Abuser’s Cycle How often does this occur? In high school, 25% of females and 10% of males reported violence in a relationship. 1 in 10 teens experience physical violence in a dating relationship. The average age of a first violent relationship experience is around 15 years of age.

  10. Getting Out Why do people stay in abusive relationships? • Abuser is very apologetic afterward and promises to never behave like that again • You love him/her and think you can change the abuser • You believe that if only you could make them happy they wouldn’t be abusive anymore • Your dating partner threatens to make things worse for you or commit suicide if you break up • Belief that any boyfriend/girlfriend is better than none • Doubt: the victim doesn’t want to believe they are in an abusive relationship • Embarrassment: teens may feel like they have failed

  11. Sexual Limits Why is it important to set a sexual limit? • Discussing and setting sexual limits ahead of time with a boyfriend/girlfriend will help to ensure that: - you are not taken by surprise -your actions fall in line with your values -misunderstandings are avoided “Nearly 1 in 4 girls who have been in a relationship reported going further sexually than they wanted as a result of pressure.” “Half of girls who have experienced sexual pressure report they are afraid the relationship would end if they didn’t give in.” loveisrespect.org http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6088009n&tag=api

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