to hurt, mistreat or control another person on purpose, either physically, emotionally, or verbally, causing harm or pain

being judged or treated unfairly just because of a particular characteristic, situation or condition, like having a mental health condition

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RSHE (PSHE)

Healthy relationships

Recognising abuse and violence

This unit explores characteristics of healthy relationships and recognising abuse. Pupils learn about trust, respect and boundaries in positive relationships, identify signs of domestic abuse and coercive control, and understand how to protect themselves and others whilst accessing support.

Power in relationships:  What does a healthy relationship feel like?

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

to hurt, mistreat or control another person on purpose

being judged unfairly because of a characteristic or situation

everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure

Match the words to their correct definitions.

suddenly cancelling plans and becoming socially withdrawn

wearing long sleeves in hot weather to cover unexplained marks

constant apologising for small, unimportant things

Which of the following could be warning signs that someone is experiencing abuse?

Online abuse is just as {{}} as abuse in person, and it should be reported.

It's none of your business, so you should ignore it.

Notice the signs, act with care and seek help from a trusted adult.

Wait until they tell you directly before doing anything.

Confront the person you think is abusing them.

Your friend hasn't directly told you they're being abused, but you've noticed warning signs. What is the most appropriate response?

Only physical abuse is serious enough to report.

Recipients of abuse are responsible for the perpetrator's actions.

You should speak to a trusted adult if worried about someone.

Which of these statements about abuse and seeking help are true?

We can challenge harmful language and actions:

A person checks their partner's phone messages without asking.

A person respects their partner's opinions even when they disagree.

A person tells their partner what to wear every day.

A person gets angry if their partner spends time with friends.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy relationship?

they may fear what will happen if they try to leave

they may have low self-esteem and feel they deserve it

Why might it be difficult for someone to leave an abusive relationship?

Which term means any individual who experiences abusive treatment?

Abuse is always the fault of the {{}}, never the victim.

many forms of abuse, both physical and non-physical

only abuse that happens in person, not online

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises which of the following as a crime?

using threats, insults or manipulation to harm someone

controlling someone's money or access to finances

patterns of threatening or controlling behaviour

Match each form of abuse to its correct description.

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Lesson outcome

Content guidance