Lesson Plan

Understanding Dating Violence

Students will recognize the signs of dating violence, understand its impact, and learn practical strategies to seek help, using interactive discussion and multimedia tools.

This lesson is crucial for empowering students to objectively evaluate relationships, identifying warning signs of abuse and promoting emotional well-being and safety.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Familiarize with Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Video Presentation

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Group Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Visualizing Relationship Dynamics

Introduce the session with energy and positivity. Highlight that today's session is about understanding the dynamics of relationships, and that it's important for personal safety and emotional well-being.

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships

Provide context by defining what a healthy relationship looks like, contrasting it with patterns of unhealthy dynamics. Ask students for examples of what they believe are healthy traits in a friend or partner.

Signs of a Healthy Relationship

Discuss what good behaviors are in relationships. Emphasize listening, empathy, and mutual support. Engage students in a brief dialogue about these characteristics.

Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Explain the warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Encourage students to think critically about these behaviors, and relate the discussion to topics from the previously reviewed lesson and video.

Strategies to Seek Help & Key Takeaways

Conclude with actionable steps and resources. Emphasize that seeking help is a sign of strength, and reiterate that trusted adults and the provided resources are available if anyone feels unsafe.

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