The document discusses myths and facts about relationship abuse. It states that the myths that abuse is more common among certain groups, caused by substances, or means the abuser doesn't love their partner are all false. It also notes that one cannot control another's behavior but only one's own actions. The document then defines relationship abuse and outlines different types. It provides resources on abuse and healthy relationships.
3. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
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4. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
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5. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
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6. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
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7. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
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8. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
MYTH
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9. Fact Or Myth?
1. Abuse occurs more often among people who
are poor, belong to minority groups or people
who are married.
MYTH
2. Alcohol and drug use causes abuse.
MYTH
3. An abusive person does not love their partner.
MYTH
4. You can tell if someone is abusive to their
partner, because they behave that way toward
other people too.
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11. Fact Or Myth Continued…
You cannot control or change the
behaviour of another person. You can
only change what you choose to do
yourself.
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12. Fact Or Myth Continued…
You cannot control or change the
behaviour of another person. You can
only change what you choose to do
yourself.
FACT
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13. What is Relationship Abuse?
Abuse is a pattern of behaviour in
which physical violence and/or
emotional coercion is used to gain
or maintain power or control in a
relationship. A single incident of
assault also constitutes abuse.
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14. Types of Abuse
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Financial
Medical Bullying
Spiritual
Stalking/Harassment
Elder Abuse
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17. About Abuse: What is it??
Abuse is any behaviour that is used to gain
and/or maintain power and control over
another person.
Abuse is never the fault of the victim.
Nobody deserves abuse
An abusive partner does not necessarily
behave in an abusive way all the time.
Someone who abuses their partner may love
them, but does not know how to treat them
with respect
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18. About Abuse: What is it??
You do not have to leave your relationship,
stay at the Shelter or make a police report to
use our free and confidential counselling
and support services.
Abusers rarely stop abusing on their own,
and you cannot change the behaviour of
another person. You can only change what
you choose to do for yourself.
Abuse is not just physical violence. There
are many types of abuse, including
emotional, sexual and financial abuse.
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19. Foundations of Healthy Relationships
A clear sense of your own values
healthy self-esteem and self
respect
knowing who you are and what
you want
knowing and asserting your
boundaries
high expectations of how others
should treat you
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\nAimee - We’re from the Women’s Shelter, has anyone heard of it or know what it \nAimee - We’re from the Women’s Shelter, has anyone heard of it or know what it does? Has anyone heard of Inside Out before? Violence prevention team visiting schools and talking about healthy relationships, bullying, self esteem and a number of other topics that people your age find interesting. We’re here to provide some information and have some fun, but before we get started we want to ensure that everyone is respected. So we ask that anything that is talked about here stays here, and that we don’t share things people have said outside of this group. It’s also important that we take turns talking so everyone can be heard.\ndoes? Has anyone heard of Inside Out before? Violence prevention team visiting schools and talking about healthy relationships, bullying, self esteem and a number of other topics that people your age find interesting. We’re here to provide some information and have some fun, but before we get started we want to ensure that everyone is respected. So we ask that anything that is talked about here stays here, and that we don’t share things people have said outside of this group. It’s also important that we take turns talking so everyone can be heard.\n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Lisa - To get started we want to know how much you know about abuse and unhealthy relationships. \nGo through fact or myth, ask students to raise hands if they think it’s a fact or a myth. \n
Does anyone have any ideas about what abuse is? What do you think of when you think of the word abuse? What about an unhealthy relationship?\n
Does anyone have any ideas about what abuse is? What do you think of when you think of the word abuse? What about an unhealthy relationship?\n
Simone\n
Simone - There are many types of abuse, here are a few of the more common ones\n
Tiffany - What happened in the video? Would this be considered abuse? \nWhat type of abuse did you think happened in the videos?\nSplit into boys and girls-one person records and one person presents from group - How was the boy feeling? How was the girl feeling?\nWhat could they have done differently?\n\nPresent what you decided to other group and us.\n
Aimee\n
Simone\n
Tiffany\n
Lisa - Ask what is a healthy relationship\n
Aimee Check out – does anyone have any final thoughts, feelings or comments about today? What’s one thing you learned?\n