RESPECT: Teaching our Students About Healthy Relationships Andrea Sundberg NCASV

Objectives Identify Signs of domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) Victimization Ways to support victims How to approach the issue Developing awareness and prevention programs Methods of teaching programs Resources for training and collaboration

The Numbers One in six Women; 1 in 33 men 44% of Victims in 2004 under age 18 Girls age 16 – 19 are 4 times more likely to be victims 93% of juvenile SA victims know their attacker

Signs of DV and SA Extreme jealousy Partner as property Isolation of victim Change in behavior Making excuses for partner’s behavior Pregnancy STI

Supporting Victims of SA and DV Don’t judge victim Talk to them about options Focus on safety and not behavior of victim Work with local professionals in the field Know the laws (i.e., Mandatory reporters) Make sure victim is fully informed

Speaking About the Issue Get comfortable with the issue—if you are not comfortable find somebody who is Focus on issue—this is not a sex education class Bystander intervention Identify students you work with who can discuss the issue Ensure there is no victim blaming

Developing Prevention Programs Work with professionals in your community Review current programs and change it to suit your program and population Bystander intervention Work with teens on the program Ensure that there are services available

Prevention Research David Wolfe and Peter Jaffe NSVRC – Engaging Bystanders bystanders-sexual-violence-prevention Choose Respect espect_action_kit.pdf CDC Guidelines

Methods of Teaching Adolescents Role Playing Videos Peer Educators Use various methods (visual, experiential, auditory)

Resources Every state has a state coalition Local DV and SA organizations Health district Faith-based programs