Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education Additional Supports ...

Violence and Risk Taking Behaviour
Public Profile
Unit #3 Activity #5
Teaching Learning Strategy #4
Catholic Profile
Unit #2 Activity #3
Teaching Learning Strategy N/A
Teacher Resource (Background Information for Student Assignment)
The following provides the teacher with some background information related to being
prepared for and being aware of situations of potential relationship violence (e.g., date
rape, abuse, harassment, etc.).
What can be done to promote personal safety/prevent relationship violence?
• It is important that individuals trust their instincts.
• If a person in a relationship feels their body or autonomy is not respected, they may
want to leave the relationship.
• If a person in a relationship feels their partner is untrustworthy, they may want to end
the relationship.
• Do a safety assessment of your environment and social surroundings.
• Individuals may benefit from taking a self-defense program, as it could help build
confidence, assertiveness and an awareness of personal safety.
• Increase an awareness of violence indicators and intervention strategies.
• Work with other members of the community to change societyÕs ignorance of
violence.
This can be done by:
-supporting organizations and individuals working in this area
-lobbying politicians at all levels of government
-educating yourself and others close to you about violence
• Education and awareness programs to encourage people to take increased
responsibility for their behaviour.
Resources:
Beiner, M.L., S. McDonald, and all METRAC colleagues. Frequently Asked Questions
About Sexual Assault. METRAC, 2000.
Curtis, David. Perspective on Acquaintance Rape. (July 2000)
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