Arleta High School

Denim Day Lesson

Mester 4- April 27, 2015

INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose: /
  • Students will learn about the history & importance of Denim Day.
  • Students will learn about & discuss facts about sexual crimes.
  • Students will learn & discuss how they can make a difference in their community.
  • Students will learn that there are resources for victims of sexual crimes.

Time: / 15-30 minutes
Materials: / PowerPoint
Assignment: / Read aloud and discuss in small groups
ESLRS: / Community Contributor, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator

Introduction: Peace Over Violence ( a local non-profit organization that runs violence prevention groups in some of our middle and high schools) began this campaign to raise awareness and change existing attitudes surrounding sexual violence and the campaign has touched the lives of over one million individuals”

1. Have students discuss what is meant by “attitudes” about sexual violence means.

2. Ask students why they think we may need a campaign to “raise awareness and change existing attitudes”.

3. Have students discuss: Did you know that 1 in 3 teens has experienced physical or sexual abuse while dating?

After the PowerPoint presentation:

You may want to discuss that although sexual assault is not an easy topic to discuss it is important to know what it is and how to get help if needed.

Sexual Abuse – forced, coerced, unwelcome, unwanted sexual contact. It may include physical and non physical sexual acts.

Consent is - Willing to participate, based on choice, active not passive, based on equal power, only possible when neither party is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Consent is not- The absence of a “no”, a drunken “yes”, giving in because of fear, silence.

Peace Over Violence has 24hr hotline for victims of sexual abuse, please visit their website.

Everyone has a role in preventing sexual abuse!