2. 1 in 6Women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime
1.5 million women are sexually assaulted or otherwise physically abused by
their partners each year.
Over 800,000 males are sexually or physically abused by partners.
Abuse can occur in any type of relationship—gay and straight, casual and long-
term young and old
About 10% of high school students say that have suffered violence from
someone they date.
6. Parents and Families Can:
Learn about links between teens’ experiences with violence and
their health.
Talk with teens about violence and ask how you can support them.
7. Communities Can:
Make teen mentoring, apprenticeship, and leadership programs
more available.
Collaborate with health departments and other partners to
promote healthy and safe neighborhoods.
8. Schools Can:
Adopt policies and practices that create safe and supportive
environments.
Teach teens skills to navigate social and emotional challenges.
10. So what’s to
talk about?
SexuallyTransmitted Infections (STD’s)
Possibility of Pregnancy
Right time for Sex
Boundaries
11. Talking to your
PARENTS
83 % of kids your age afraid to ask their parents about Sex
51% of kids your age do
12. How to avoid
PEER or DATE
PRESSURE
Hang out with friends who also believe that it’s OK to not be ready
for Sex yet
Go out with a group of friends rather than only your date
Introduce your friends to your parents
Invite your friends to your home
Stick up for your friends if they are being pressured to have sex
Always carry money for a telephone call or cab in case you feel
uncomfortable
Be ready to call your mom, dad or friend to pick you up if you need
to leave a date.
Never feel obligated to “pay someone back” with sex in return for
a date gift
Say “no” and mean “no” if that’s how you feel
14. 9 Out Of 10 People Surveyed reported that their peers use alcohol
or illegal drugs before sex at least some of the time
7 out of 10 reported that condoms are not always used when
alcohol and drugs are involved
29% of those teens and young adults said that “they’ve done
more” sexually while under the influence of drugs of alcohol.
15. BASIC RIGHTS
INA
RELATIONSHIP
The RightTo Emotional Support
The RightTo Be Heard ByThe Other AndTo Respond
The RightTo HaveYour Own Point OfView, Even It Is Difficult For
Your Partner
The RightTo HaveYour Feelings And Experiences
Acknowledgment As Real
The right to live free from accusation and blame
The right to live free from criticism and judgment
The right to live free from emotional and physical threat
The right to live free from angry outbursts and rage
The right to be respectfully asked, rather than order
16. PATIENCE
Patience shows your loved one that you value them and your
relationship enough to see beyond their “faults.” By making
yourself open to what your partner brings to the relationship, it
shows that you appreciate their virtues.
17. HONESTY
When you're being honest in a relationship it means you're
straightforward and say what you really think and feel. It means
you don't willfully omit or misdirect others.There's no
manipulation with true honesty.
18. KINDNESS
When kindness is expressed in a relationship, couples feel more
care, consideration, love, and understanding. Kindness
contributes to an overall feeling of goodwill and positivity.
Partners are inspired and motivated to continue the pattern.
19. RESPECT
Respect in a relationship is reflected in how you treat each other
on a daily basis. Even if you disagree or have an argument (and
arguments do happen, even in healthy relationships!), you are able
to respect and value each other's opinions and feelings by
“fighting” fair.
