Curated OER
Sexual Exploitation, Day 4: Assault Strategies
A delicate topic is the focus of this lesson. Discuss what people can do to reduce the risk of sexual assault, as well as what a person should do if he or she is sexually assaulted. This is not any easy topic to discuss in a classroom,...
Curated OER
Sexual Exploitation, Day 3: Continuum of Sexual Touch
A sensitive topic to teach, but definitely a topic that needs to be discussed. The more aware your high schoolers are of sexual exploitation, the better they will be able to handle such situations. Read the case studies to set the stage,...
Other
Marshall University: Women's Center: Rape Culture
Learn what "rape culture" is, and why stopping it is key to the prevention of rape.
New York Times
New York Times: Ohio Teenagers Guilty in Rape That Social Media Brought to Light
[Free Registration/Login Required] Two teenage boys in Steuebenville, Ohio, were convicted of raping their classmate. Learn how their exploitation of the victim via social media ultimately became evidence against them in the case.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 11 25 13: Steubenville Officials Charged With Blocking Rape Inquiry
Nearly a year after the two rapists in the high-profile Steubenville, Ohio rape case were sentenced, a grand jury has stated that four adults within the school system worked to cover up their crimes. Learn how the state intends to pursue...
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Cleveland Clinic: Adolescence
Learn how to navigate the adolescent years, including how to foster healthy conversations with your adolescent about peer pressure, body self-image, rape, and alcohol/drug abuse.
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Madison: News: Stepbrother Criminal Abuser, if Not an Adult Criminal
Learn about the case of a teenager accused of sexually assaulting his stepsister, and the debate about his trial as an adult criminal three years after the crime, at the age of 20.
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Streetlaw: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
The chapters of this unit on criminal law and juvenile justice are as follows: "Crime in America," "Introduction to Criminal Law," "Crimes Against the Person," "Crimes Against Property," "Defenses," and "The Criminal Justice Process: The...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Roll Red Roll: Transforming a Culture of Silence Preventing Sexual Violence and Rape
When you witness an injustice, remaining silent or acting as a bystander is an active choice that is an impediment to justice. In this lesson young scholars will have the opportunity to examine the consequences of remaining silent...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Roll Red Roll: Lesson Plan Clips
When you witness an injustice, remaining silent or acting as a bystander is an active choice that is an impediment to justice. In this lesson plan students will have the opportunity to examine the consequences of remaining silent...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pov's 32nd Season Collection
POV's 32nd season highlights stories from women's perspectives on issues ranging from youth-led climate activism, domestic surveillance, rape culture, historical trauma, industrialized agriclture and others, with nine films showcasing...