Domestic Abuse in a Relationship Jessie Thwing

Let’s play a quick game!  Everyone put your heads down.  I am going to randomly tap 9 people on the shoulder.  When I say heads up will those 9 people stand up. These 9 out of 27 people are examples of the 1/3 of high school students who will go through an abusive relationship. Why are they random though?

What is abuse? Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of entity, often to unfairly gain benefit. Abuse isn't always the violence side, words hurt just as worse. Types of Abuse include:  Emotional and verbal  Stalking  Financial  Physical  Sexual  Digital

Signs of abuse Checking your cell phone or without permission Constantly putting you down Extreme jealousy or insecurity Explosive temper Isolating you from family or friends Making false accusations Mood swings Physically hurting you in any way Possessiveness Telling you what to do Pressuring or forcing you to have sex

Causes Alcohol Drugs Mind-set that gives men power over women People who grew up in that household enviorment

Who is affected by abuse? Answer: EVERYONE and that means Men and Women and Teens 85%- women 15% - men 73%- teens

How are teens affected? Cyber bulling and technology (stalking) Emotional Physical Verbal

How are women affected? Cyber bullying Verbal Emotional Sexual harassment in the work place Physical

How are men affected by it? Physical Emotional Verbal Sexual harassment in the workplace Cyber bullying com/watch?v=z4Ko2 3cI6oQ com/watch?v=z4Ko2 3cI6oQ

THERE IS HELP If at anytime you feel like your life is in danger call 911 immediately You can also call (loveisrespect.org) Call (national domestic violence hotline)

Treatment Counseling Therapy Treatment programs

Always remember you are not alone and there is always someone there for you.

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