Chapter 5 Preventing Violence and Abuse Sexual Abuse
Chapter 5 Preventing Violence and Abuse Sexual Abuse and Violence pp. 114 -118
Objectives z. Define sexual abuse z. Describe sexual harassment z. Describe facts about sexual assault and rape z. Name five things a person should do if he or she has been sexually assaulted z. List three ways you can protect yourself from sexual abuse and violence
Do Now z. Identify the difference between sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Sexual Abuse z Any sexual act without consent z z The Genarlow Wilson Case: http: //www. foxnews. com/story/0, 2933, 306176, 00. html NYS Penal Law: http: //ypdcrime. com/penal. law/article 130. htm
Children and Sexual Abuse z. Incest is sexual activity between family members who are not husband wife. z. Incest traumatizes a child physically and emotionally
Sexual assault z Any sexual activity in which force or a threat of force is used
Rape z. Forced sexual intercourse
Date Rape z. Forced sexual intercourse by someone the victim knows
Protection from Date Rape z. Know the person very well z. Don’t be alone with your date z. Go on double or group dates z. Do not accept drugs or alcohol z. If you have a drink (soda included) do not leave it unattended
Protection from Date Rape z. Set limits and communicate these limits clearly and firmly ahead of time. However, remember that alcohol and drugs “cloud” communication. z. Be wary of being alone with someone you do not know well
Sexual Harassment z. Any unwanted remark, behavior or touch that has sexual content
Examples of Sexual Harassment z. Telling unwanted stories or jokes z. Making sexual remarks about a person’s body or clothing z. Staring at a person’s body or body parts z. Touching, patting or pinching a person in a sexual way z. Standing too close to or brushing up against a person.
Examples Cont. z. Making sexual gestures z. Offering a person something in return for sex
Protection from Harassment z. Tell the harasser to stop (Make them know that it is unwanted) z. Report the harassment
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