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Abusive relationships

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Types of abuse

Emotional abuse

  • name calling, yelling/screaming, saying hurtful things, being jealous all the time, threatening to harm

Physical abuse

  • hitting/slapping, punching, kicking, wrecking or breaking stuff, using weapons, hurting/killing pets

Social abuse

  • making people feel uncomfortable when they visit, and not allowing a partner to go out when they want to

Financial abuse

  • not being allowed any money for food or household things

Sexual abuse

  • being forced to do sexual things and/or unwanted touching or kissing

Domestic violence

Types of domestic violence

  1. Assault
  2. Destruction of property
  3. Threats
  4. Deprivation of liberty
  5. Stalking
  6. Verbal abuse

Cycle of violence

  1. Feeling like something bad is going to happen
  2. The fights keep getting worse
  3. Things seem to have gotten better
  4. Tension in the relationship builds again

Adapted from:

youthsayno.wa.gov.au

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            Western Australia

Professional development

Dealing with disclosures

The disclosure by students of personal issues is a possibility in any program that addresses sexuality and relationships. Teachers must be aware of school and legal procedures if a student does disclose personal issues. More information can be found in the Disclosure section.

Related learning activities

Early Childhood (years 1-3)

Middlle Childhood (years 4-7)

Early Adolescence (years 8-10)