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

any individual who experiences abusive treatment

an individual who has committed a harmful act

everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure; it's freely given, can be withdrawn anytime, and requires understanding

Recognising abuse and violence

RSHE (PSHE)

Healthy relationships

How to protect myself and others

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?

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

physical, sexual and emotional abuse only

coercive control, physical, sexual, emotional, financial and online abuse

Which of these are forms of domestic abuse?

an individual who experiences abusive treatment

hurting, mistreating or controlling another person on purpose

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Multiple forms of abuse can occur in a relationship.

Only one type of abuse happens in a relationship at a time.

Which statements are true about domestic abuse?

they may not realise they are being abused

it's always easy to leave if they really want to

they may experience threats, isolation or financial dependency

Why might recipients of abuse find it difficult to leave an abusive relationship?

create a safe space to talk and actively listen

If you suspect someone is experiencing domestic abuse, what should you do?

treating someone fairly and how you'd like to be treated

What does the term 'respect' mean in a relationship?

A {{}} is an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow in relationships.

normal and can be resolved through communication

What does it mean if someone has good emotional intelligence?

The exchange of words to express thoughts and feelings is called ...

Which of the following are examples of conflict resolution strategies?

Recognising abuse and violence

Lesson outcome

Content guidance