Types of Abuse
True or False
Statistics
Warning Signs
Random
100
Name 3 types of relationship abuse?
Emotional, Physical and Sexual
100
Teens in dating relationships that vandalize a car or threaten harm can be charged with Teen Relationship Violence and taken to Juvenile Hall. True or False.
True
100
How often do girls experience dating violence? A.1 in 25 girls experience physical or sexual dating violence B.1 in 10 girls experience physical or sexual dating violence C.1 in 5 girls experience physical or sexual dating violence
C
100
Is Cruelty to Animals and Children a warning sign of dating violence?
Yes
100
Give one reason that you think why teens stay silent.
Feel embarrassed, ashamed, or afraid of getting hurt. Be convinced it is their fault and do not know that it is abuse.
200
Give an example of Emotional Abuse?
Name calling and put downs.
200
Girls in abusive relationships are 8 to 9 times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. True or False.
True
200
1 in 5 girls who are killed are killed by their partner or former partner. A. Too high B.Too low C.About Right
B
200
Name two more warning signs.
Extreme Jealousy, Controlling, Isolation, Blames Others for Problems and Mistakes, Makes Everyone Else Responsible for Feelings, Hypersensitivity, Cruelty to Animals and Children, Verbal Abuse, Demanding, Sudden Mood Swings, Past Battering, Threats of Violence and Mr. Wonderful.
200
If teens are afraid of losing friends, would they stay quiet about dating abuse?
Yes.
300
Give an example of Physical Abuse?
Hitting, grabbing, pushing, shaking, restraining, blocking exits, throwing items, using weapons, stalking.
300
Studies have found males reported being slapped, hit, or kicked more frequently than females. True or False.
True
300
Relationship Violence is #1 cause of injury for females ages 15-44. A.Too high B.Too low C.About Right
C
300
Who should you talk to if you think your friend is being abused?
A teacher and/or a counselour.
300
What is the number of teens that have had partners try to prevent them from spending time with friends or family? a. 1 in 35 b. 1 in 4 c. 1 in 50
B
400
Give an example of Sexual Abuse?
Ignoring partners sexual choices, sexual assault, sexual harassment.
400
Dating Violence is a serious problem in both heterosexual and gay/lesbian relationships. True or False?
True
400
The most severe injuries (including death) are more likely to occur when: A.The victim is trying to leave or has recently left the relationship. B.The economy is bad. C.The couple is arguing after drinking alcohol.
A
400
If your friend starts wearing different clothes, like some that cover the body more, is this a warning sign?
Yes
400
What percentage of teens in relationships have been called names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones and texting6? a. 25% b. 17% c. 3%
A
500
1 in 4 adolescents reports sexual, verbal, physical, or emotional abuse each year. True or False.
True
500
Men are battered by women just as often as women are battered by men.
False
500
What percent of teenage girls who are abused remain in the relationship? A.50% B.80% C.62%
B
500
Is a warning sign, if his/her parents were abusers?
No.
500
Elizabeth is dating her classmate Marc. Things seem great, but in private Marc isn’t very nice. He grabs her arms hard and leaves bruises. When he found out she was pregnant, he shoved her repeatedly and yelled at her for messing up his life. If Elizabeth came to me for help… What is the best thing to say to her? a. I would tell her that I was the wrong person to speak with and that she should talk to a counselor. b. I wouldn’t want to get involved because it’s not my problem. c. I would let her know that I was there for her and go with her to get help.
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