TOPIC:
How do I know if I'm in
                                   an abusive relationship?

answer YES or NO . . .

• Has your boyfriend/girlfriend ever hit, kicked, shoved, scratched or thrown things at you when he/she is angry?
   

• Has your girlfriend/boyfriend ever embarrassed you or treated you badly in front of others?
   

• Does your boyfriend/girlfriend resent or isolate you from your family and friends?
   

• Does your girlfriend/boyfriend make you feel afraid to say what you really think, express what you really want, or make your own choices?
   

 If you answered "yes" to ANY of these questions:

 

 TOPIC:
Rate your friendship / TRUE or FALSE

"My friend . . .

• treats me as an equal
   

• respects my family and friends
   

• will talk about disagreements we have without yelling or getting mad
   

• really listens to me
   

• values my opinions and ideas
   

• makes me feel comfortable
   

• considers my feelings but always gives honest opinions
   

• would support me even if it might be embarrassing
   

• accepts that sometimes I do things with other friends
   

• is happy or proud, and not jealous when something good happens to me
   

 If you answered "false" to ANY of these questions:

 

 TOPIC:
Is it sexual harassment?

YES or NO . . .

• Has anyone made you feel uncomfortable by making sexual comments or jokes?
   

• Has anyone made you feel uncomfortable by using sexual gestures or looks?
   

• Has someone touched, grabbed or pinched you in a sexual way?
   

• Has someone always put their arm around you or touched you in a way that is unwanted?
   

• Has someone repeatedly asked you out even though you have already said no?
   

• Has someone spread sexual rumors or gossip about you?
   

• Has anyone written sexual messages or graffiti about you?
   

• Has anyone used the words gay or lesbian in a hurtful or abusive way about you or in front of you (calling you "fag" or "sissy")?
   

 If you answered "yes" to ANY of these questions:

 

 TOPIC:
Sexual Assault IQ

• In social situations, staying in groups and looking out for your friends can help reduce your risk of a sexual assault.

• Never be alone with someone you don't know or trust.

• You should always let someone you trust know where you are going, who you are going out with and when you plan to return.

• Leaving a drink unattended won't make you vulnerable to potential rapists.

• Showering, changing your clothes or brushing your teeth after a sexual assault will not have any effect on evidence.

• If you are sexually assaulted, one of the best things to do is go to a hospital and seek treatment.

• Communicating your limits firmly and clearly can help reduce your risk of sexual assault.

 

• If a friend has been sexually assaulted you should force them to go to the police.

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