Year 9
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.
Year 9
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition, the law and statistics
- Examples of different aspects of domestic violence within different kinds of relationship
- How to recognise domestic violence situations
- Seeking help and support
Content guidance
- Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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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.
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.
Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of an abusive relationship?
Name-calling, belittling, threatening.
Physical violence (hitting, kicking, punching, etc.)
Q4.
Which of the following statements are true of harassment? (Tick 3 boxes)
Harassment does not happen online, on social media and via mobile phones.
Q5.
Which of the following statements are true of rape? (Tick 3 boxes)
Rape is sex with consent.
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?
Being placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
Potential for affecting future employment.
Prosecution in Criminal Courts.
Q2.
Relationship abuse...
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.
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT typical of a normal, healthy relationship?
Being able to express viewpoints and opinions openly
Disagreement
Negotiation
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
Abuse may happen again, even after a relationship has ended.