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Domestic Violence and Teen Dating
It is important for students to have a safe place to discuss domestic violence, dating, and abuse. This discussion-based lesson provides upper graders with a list of warning signs for abuse, community resources, and ways they can help...
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Teen Domestic Abuse and Violence
Inform your class about teen dating abuse. This resource lays out a comprehensive plan for helping teens become aware of the signs of abuse. The lesson is complete with vocabulary, worksheets, a PowerPoint presentation, and videos....
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Domestic Violence
High schoolers examine domestic violence issues. In this global studies instructional activity, students read a case study on domestic violence. High schoolers take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions.
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Dating Violence: Are You a Victim?
The teenagers in your class are probably involved in romantic relationships, but are they keeping themselves safe? Guide learners through the warning signs for dating violence with a series of lessons and discussions.
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FAMILY LAW - Domestic Violence (Teen & Adult)
Students define domestic violence. They identify the signs of abusive relationships, determine community resources, identify what a healthy relationship is. and
discover facts about teen dating violence. They increase awareness about the...
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Gender Roles: Exposing Stereotypes
A series of activities help middle- and high-schoolers identify and explore gender stereotypes and how they can lead to violence and abuse. Use think-pair-share to activate whole class brainstorming about what it means to "be a man" and...
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Model lesson on Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence
Students define and examine the dynamics of domestic violence. They participate in two simulations, discuss song lyrics, define the role of the media, and complete a writing exercise.
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Family Law - Domestic Violence
Students take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law activity, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and students then discuss teen dating violence. Students make...
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan: Domestic Violence
Learners simulate domestic violence situation, and identify Washington laws that protect victims of domestic violence/abuse.
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Cut It Out program helps spot abuse
Students research the Cut It Out program and advertise it to local salon owners and beauticians. Students research the program and the extent domestic violence is a problem in the community. Students determine if Cut It Out is...
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The Dark Side of Family Life
In this family life worksheet, students answer seventeen questions about problems such as domestic violence by constructing short and extended response answers.
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Feminism Does Not Have to be an F-Word
Learners analyze social activism messages in music. In this feminism lesson, students explore selected music that expresses sentiments voiced in the women liberation movement in the United States. Learners compare the lyrics of the songs...
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Missy Elliot
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Missy Elliot and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Divorce Source: Harassment and Domestic Abuse
This lengthy site offers information on the legal remedies available to fight abuse: harassment restraining orders, protective orders, and others.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline
This resource assists visitors in understanding what domestic violence is and reporting abuse. Also find what you can do to help others who have been victims of violence.
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Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Survivor Success Stories
Read inspiring personal stories about women who have successfully escaped the cycle of domestic violence.
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Legal Guide for Immigrants: Domestic Violence
This English-Spanish resource explains domestic violence and the legal protection available in the state of Maine.
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Domestic Violence
This is a website devoted to information about domestic violence. You can read about what it is, who the abusers are, who the victims are, and much more.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Nnedv: Women's Law: Domestic Violence/dating Violence
Defines domestic/dating violence, explains the laws against it, and how they can help the abused.
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Cba: About Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
This site describes the typical characteristics of people who perpetrate domestic violence acts. It also lists and discusses reasons why men/women may display violent behavior.
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Child Abuse and Neglect and Dependency Courts [Pdf]
This article provides an overview of the legislation and court decisions regarding abuse and programs meant to address juvenile delinquency issues.
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Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
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Streetlaw: Family Law
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...