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WorksheetsHeather's Law
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Define dating violence.
is the act of physical harm to in a romantic relationship.
is the act of controlling and/or abusive behavior in a romantic relationship.
is the act parents informing their children who they can date or not date.
is the act of negative emotional or social behavior in a relationship.
Who can dating violence happen to?
Adolescent males only.
Females only.
It can happen to both males and females of usually one race, religion, or sexual orientation.
It can happen to both males and females of any race, religion, or sexual orientation.
When did Governor Mitch Daniels sign the dating violence act?
April 22, 1992
April 12, 2012
April 12, 2010
April 22, 2010
What were some of the warning signs from Heather's story that Heather was in a unhealthy romantic relationship?
Friend told Heather they didn't feel comfortable around him.
Things at school started going down hill.
Parents didn't approve of the relationship.
Heather lost weight and felt depressed.
He never went to my Heather's house to meet her parents.
Heather's voice aims to do what?
educate teens about dating violence and domestic abuse.
educate teens about dating.
educate teens about Heather's life.
educate teens about boys and their natural aggressive attitude.
Controlling behavior includes
Frequently checking up on you to know where you are or who you're with.
Deciding what you wear or who you hang out with.
Limiting your normal activities so you can be with him/her more often.
Never interested to meet family or friends.
Types of abuse include.
Physical
Emotional/Verbal
Sexual
Social/Spiritual
What can you do to change somebody?
Spend more time with the person.
Respect Yourself.
Give up a sport you play for the person.
Allow the person to tease you.
What are some warning signs that you may be in an abusive relationship with your partner?
He/she acts extremely jealous or possessive about the time you spend with your friends and family.
He/she is constantly calling you to find out where you are or who you're with.
He/she pressures you into having sex or taking drugs or alcohol.
He/she hits or breaks things to intimidate you.
He/she blames you or others for losing his/her temper.
What should this girl do about this relationship?
Think about where she can go for help or who she could call.
Nothing, she's made a commitment.
Be aware that drugs and alcohol can get in the way of her ability to react to situations
Before leaving on a date, she should tell someone where she will be and what time she should be home.
Consider going on group dates, instead of one-on-one dates.
