For More Information Contact:
Mike McCarty
Director
P.O. Box 295
Danville, IN 46122
317-745-6946 voice
888-215-8296 toll free
317-745-6947 fax
Preventing Youth Dating Violence Train-the-Trainer Seminar
The Preventing Youth Dating Violence Train-the-Trainer Seminar is a two day program to prepare the participant for teaching the program to youth in their community through the school system or youth organizations.
The following is a synopsis of the two day seminar:
Day One
Where Do We Learn Violence?
Impact of Witnessing Violence on Children
Media & Popular Cultural Images
The Costs of Male Socialization/Education
- Society's View of Being a Man
- What Men Do to Women Questionnaire
- The Cost of Male Training Questionnaire
- Society's View of Being a Woman
- Things Men Can Do to Prevent Violence
Defining Dating Violence
- Scope of the Problem
- Who Are the Abusers?
- Who Are the Victims?
Myths & Facts About Dating Violence
The Effects of Violence on Victims
Patriarchal Society & Historical View of Women
Day Two
Recognizing the Signs of Abusive Behaviors
- Signs of a Battering Personality
- Dating Relationship Questionnaire
- Linking "Seemingly Innocent" Behaviors to Violence & Control
- Questionnaire to Determine Potential for Boyfriend to Become Violent
Stalking: Identifying the Behavior Early
- Defining Stalking
- Psychological Profile of Stalkers
- Questionnaire to Determine if Someone is Being Stalked
- Safety Planning for Stalking Victims
Assessing Dangerousness
- Lethality Assessments
- Risk Assessment Questionnaire
Bullying Behaviors & Dating Violence
Date Rape Drugs
- Types of Drugs and the Effects on Victims
- Signs of Being Drugged
- Precautionary Checklist
Dating Safety Tips
- What Men Can Do
- Tips for Teachers
- Tips for Parents
- Tips for Police
- Tips for Students
Personal Bill of Rights in a Relationship
Tips for Making the Presentation