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Domestic violence

This lesson will focus on domestic violence, including a definition, the law and statistics surrounding it, examples of different aspects of domestic violence within different kinds of relationships, how to recognise domestic violence situations, and seeking help and support for it.

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Domestic violence

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Key learning points

  1. Definition, the law and statistics
  2. Examples of different aspects of domestic violence within different kinds of relationship
  3. How to recognise domestic violence situations
  4. Seeking help and support

Content guidance

  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following statements are not true? Relationship abuse ...

... can be physical, emotional, sexual and financial.
... can happen between people of any age, nationality, religion, race or family background.
... happens when one person hurts or bullies another person with whom they are in a relationship.
Correct answer: ... is always the fault of the person being abused.

Q2.
Select the incorrect answer from the following statements...

Abuse can happen between people of any age, nationality, religion, race or family background.
Abuse can happen in same-sex relationships and in relationships involving a trans person.
Abuse is a way of controlling other people.
Correct answer: Women/girls are always the target of abuse.

Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of an abusive relationship?

Name-calling, belittling, threatening.
Physical violence (hitting, kicking, punching, etc.)
Correct answer: Respecting boundaries, opinions and feelings.

Q4.
Which of the following statements are true of harassment? (Tick 3 boxes)

Correct answer: Harassment commonly happens to women but it can happen to anyone of any age, gender or sexual orientation.
Harassment does not happen online, on social media and via mobile phones.
Correct answer: Harassment is when someone behaves towards another person in a sexual way, without that person wanting it to happen or giving their permission.
Correct answer: Harassment may involve unwanted sexual comments or sexual remarks about someone’s body, and physical behaviour.

Q5.
Which of the following statements are true of rape? (Tick 3 boxes)

Correct answer: Anyone of any gender or sexual orientation can be a victim of rape and / or sexual assault.
Correct answer: Most rape victims know their attacker, sometimes it is even the person they’re in a relationship with.
Correct answer: Rape also includes pressure that makes someone feel like they had no choice but to have sex..
Rape is sex with consent.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration can have serious consequences for everyone involved. Which of the following is not a consequence?

Correct answer: Being congratulated by your peers, friends and family.
Being placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
Potential for affecting future employment.
Prosecution in Criminal Courts.

Q2.
Relationship abuse...

Correct answer: Can be emotional and verbal also.
Is just about physical violence.
Only relating to sexual abuse.

Q3.
Emotional abuse includes...

Being caring, supportive and compromising.
Being okay with you spending time with your friends.
Correct answer: Saying things like “If you loved me you would…”

Q4.
Which of the following is NOT typical of a normal, healthy relationship?

Being able to express viewpoints and opinions openly
Disagreement
Negotiation
Correct answer: Violence (hitting/slapping/kicking, etc)

Q5.
Which of the following statements about abuse is false?

Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, mental and financial.
Abuse can happen between people of any age, nationality, religion, race or family background
Correct answer: Abuse does not happen in same-sex relationships or in relationships involving a trans person.
Abuse may happen again, even after a relationship has ended.

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Being safe: The law (consent, exploitation, and harassment)

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