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Lesson Plan of the Month
March 2001
Topic: Date Rape Target Group: Middle School
Prepared By: Janet Galland Agency: Springfield Public Schools
Address: 1131 N. Boonville Phone: (417) 895-2911
Springfield, MO 65802
Introduction:
Good afternoon, my name is Janet Galland and I am your School Resource Officer. I have seven years of law enforcement experience and have dealt with many types of crimes, including the one we will be discussing today, date rape.
Objectives:
After this block of instruction you will be able to:
1. Define date rape
2. Explain why date rape happens
3. List how you can avoid date rape
4. Know what you can do if you are attacked
5. Know how you can help someone who has been raped
Body:
I. Definition of Rape
A. A sexual assault against a woman or man that is committed by someone the victim knows; a friend, co-worker, boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, neighbor.
B. Rape is not an act of sex, but a serious act of violence
C. Guys can be raped, mostly by other men, but also by women
II. Date Rape Statistics
A. 83% of all rapists know their victims
B. 17% of rapists are strangers
C. Most rapes occur between 15-23 years of age
D. 89% of girls reported some type of unwanted sexual contact by males in their schools
E. 56% are raped by a date, 30% by a friend, 11% by a boyfriend, and 3% by others
F. 98% of rapists are men; 66% are white, 30% are black
G. 70% of assaults are planned
H. Rapes: 59,916 month, 1,871 day, 78 hour, 1.3 minute
I. 1 out of 3 relationships are violent
III. Why does date rape happen?
A. Stereotypes: many boys believe they should be aggressive and that girls should be passive
B. Poor communication: when 2 people in a relationship don’t know each other’s sexual intentions or limits
C. Mixed messages: boys sometimes believe a girl means "yes" when she says "no", or the girl is playing hard to get
D. Learned violence: some boys feel that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems
IV. How can you avoid date rape?
A. Express your limits; say no when you mean no
B. Avoid secluded places with boys you have just met
C. Meet in public places or go with friends
D. Don’t consume alcohol or drugs
E. Don’t ride in their car. Have someone take you or double date
F. Don’t take drinks from others and watch your own glass
(Rohypnol or "roofies"; look like aspirin but are a potent tranquilizer)
G. Trust your "gut feeling" and get out
V. Effects of Date Rape
A. Loss of trust: in other people and in her judgment of others
B. Guilt: she is responsible and may blame herself
C. Fear: of men, going out alone, and of being alone
D. Depression and anger
E. Sexual problems: can’t relate to future sexual problems
VI. What can you do if you are being attacked?
A. Remember every situation is different
B. Stay calm
C. Say no and tell him that it’s rape
D. Don’t be polite
E. Look for an escape
F. Distract him
G. Deter him; tell him you are on your period or that you have a disease
H. If the risk of injury is minimal (unarmed) fight back
I. Yell fire; more people will notice
VII. If you are sexually assaulted
A. Don’t blame yourself
B. Remember rape is a crime; report it to an adult
C. People will believe you
D. Seek medical treatment; morning after pill, tissue damage, sexually transmitted diseases, infections
E. Seek counseling
VIII. If someone you know is raped
A. Believe them; 98% of victims do not lie
B. Reassure them that it wasn’t their fault
C. Don’t judge them or what happened
D. Encourage her to seek help
E. Be her friend, she needs you more now than ever
Review:
1. Definition of rape
2. Statistics
3. Why rape happens
4. How rape can be avoided
5. Effects of date rape
6. What to do if you are being attacked
7. If you are raped
8. If you know someone who has been raped
Practice:
Questions and answers of topics 1 through 8
Handouts to students
Resources:
Date rape: by Channing L. Bete Co. Inc.
CA Attorney General’s Office
Seventeen magazine