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School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(November 1998)

School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(November 1998)


Topic:    Domestic Violence		Target Group: 5th through 7th Grade

Prepared By:   Cpl. Ralph Bird		Agency:   Baxter County SO

Address:   904 Hwy 62 SW		Phone: (870) 425-6222
	   Mountain Home, AR 72853
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Objectives:
	The student will be able to identify if they are a victim or if they
	know someone who is a victim.

Introduction:
	Introduction of self, background and experience.  One out of 
	four women in this country will suffer some kind of violence at the 
	hands of a husband or boy friend.  Very few will tell anyone.  
	Victims of Domestic Violence come from all walks of life.  They 
	share feelings of helplessness, isolation, guilt, fear and shame.

Body:
	I.   Types of Domestic Violence

		A.   Emotional: this type of violence can be
			1.   Ridicule
			2.   Constant Accusing
			3.   Never being good enough
			4.   Destroy self-esteem

		B.   Physical: this type of violence can be
			1.   Hit
			2.   Punch
			3.   Slap
			4.   Kick
			5.   Bite
			6.   Forced sexual contact

This list is not all inclusive and other areas may apply.

Punishment is not violence when it is not taken to an extreme, being 
sent to your room, time outs are forms of non-violent punishment for 
children.  Parents are given this privilege.  But grown adults are not 
give that ability in a relationship with another consenting adult.  
Attempts usually lead to a violation of the law.


	II.  Definition of Domestic Violence - in the State of Arkansas

		A.   You must have or are currently cohabiting.  
		     Everything else is considered under separate laws.  
		     Do not ignore this problem.  It will not go away on 
		     its own.

		B.   People that commit these acts of violence need to 
		     seek help.

	III. Victims need to be given as much information as possible  
	     to give them a way out

		A.   Resources at their disposal:

			1.   Friends
			2.   Domestic Violence Hot Line
			3.   Police
			4.   The Court System
			5.   Protection Order
			6.   School Counselor
			7.   Teacher
			8.   School Resource Officer
			9.   Go to a shelter
		       10.   Seek medical help

		B.   Make a plan
			1.   How to deal with this problem should it 
			     occur or reoccur

		C.   Most abusers are able to do what they do because 
		     of secrecy

		D.   Once exposed, things will change.  Usually for the 
		     better.

Review:
	1.   Remember, if you are a victim it is not your fault.
	2.   These acts of violence are against the law.
	3.   You don't have to live this way.
	4.   There are people out there that can help.
	5.   Girls, remember if you have a boy friend that forces you to 
	     do anything, he is not your friend.

Practice:
	Take written test.  This test can be obtained from Cpl. Bird.  
	If you answer a couple of these questions yes, you may need 
	to seek help.

Documentation and/or Sources:
	Contact Cpl. Ralph Bird, at the 
	Baxter County Sheriff's Department, 
	(870) 425-6222.