2017 teen violence prevention
- 1. PREVENTION “It’s Okay to say NoWay!” April Character Education 2017
- 2. LearningTarget • Prevention • TeenViolenceAwareness • Suicide Prevention • Dare to Not Swear • Tobacco & Substance Prevention • Internet Safety Awareness
- 3. Awareness… • Every year, approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner. • Even though most of you are not dating… it’s important to know what a healthy relationship is like so you can make good choices for yourself when you do start dating. • This is in an effort to help protect teens and prevent future problems of abuse.
- 4. A Healthy Relationship: (You can relate this to any relationship you have!) • Both people respect each other and their individuality • Both people are open and honest • You both support each other, even though you might disagree with each other • You respect each other’s boundaries • Both people understand that both parties need to study or hang out with other friends and family members • You can both communicate your feelings without being afraid of negative consequences • You both feel safe around each other
- 5. An Unhealthy Relationship: • Any kind of physical abuse • Verbal attacks, name calling, bullying you into doing something you don’t want to • Inconsiderate, disrespectful, or distrustful • Doesn’t communicate feelings • Tries to emotionally control you or make you feel guilty • Keeps you from friends or family • Humiliates you on social media or in front of your friends • Threatens you in any way • Feeling uncomfortable or scared
- 6. Most of all… Never feel you are alone and have to keep something to yourself… If you see something, say something! If you are in a situation you don’t want to be in… always report to a trusted adult. • Resources for help: • Resource officer • Counselor • Teachers • Principal • Parent • Use the Safe UT App or National Dating Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or chat online at loveisrespect.org or text loveis to 22522. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
- 7. Peer Pressure… • There are many things that people will try to pressure you into: • Smoking • Using Drugs • Drinking • Sexual Advances • Breaking the law • Cheating • Staying in an unhealthy relationship • Sending an inappropriate picture to someone • Bullying someone • Doing something you DON’T want to do!
- 8. The Power of Persuasion • People use different tactics to try to pressure others to do something they may not want to do: • Coaxing, teasing • Begging • Joking • Bullying • Ignoring or manipulating • Being persistent
- 9. Stand up… Stand strong… • Realize that if you have said NO and someone tries to continue to pressure you – they are not being respectful of your choice, and a true friend should respect you. • No means NO! • Don’t second guess yourself. • Leave immediately if you can. • Put the pressure back on the person pressuring you – “I have already told you no three times.What part are you not understanding?” • Talk to someone you trust who can help you. • Don’t get in a situation if you can avoid it.
- 10. Don’t give in to pressure… • There is always a way out – always a way to say no and feel confident about it!
- 11. Tips for feeling okay about saying NO WAY! • 1. Be firm in your response.You can stay calm, cool, and collected and be firm in saying NOPE! • 2. Be confident – usually the person pressuring you is confident and can be persuasive. ShowYOUR confidence in your answer and let them know that you have already said NO. • 3. Use humor, wit, or whatever you want to let the other person know…. “NO, that’s a stupid idea!” “I don’t want to get in trouble” “I don’t have any interest in doing that” “Dude… seriously? I wouldn’t even think about that” “The consequences are not worth it!” • 4. Blame it on your parents…They won’t let you… you would get grounded for life… you have a family outing.Your parents are always a good escape plan.Call home! • 5. Go through scenarios now. Know what you will say and how to say it. • 6. Respect other people ifTHEY say no to you.