"Teen Dating Violence and Conflict Resolution" follows Elan, who is having trouble connecting with his girlfriend, Cassie. She’s been consistently cold and harsh with him for weeks and it’s starting to impact his mental health. Elan has been keeping a secret from Cassie that he has been trying to figure out how to tell her. He wants to see if she’ll open up to him, too. Students will learn how to recognize the traits of teen dating violence, identify the different types of abuse in intimate relationships, and put healthy conflict resolution strategies into practice.  This lesson answers the following questions:  -How can I end an unhealthy relationship? -How can I identify abusive and toxic behaviors? -What are the different types of abuse in relationships?  This lesson is for grades 9-12.  How can I teach my students about conflict resolution and preventing dating violence? In this lesson on teen dating violence and conflict resolution, students will learn about how to practice conflict resolution strategies to build healthy relationships. Students will also discuss the signs of abuse in relationships and how to address it.  How can I help my child navigate an unhealthy relationship? If you are a parent and want to talk about communication skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as recognizing toxic relationships, this is the lesson for you!

Teen Dating Violence and Conflict Resolution

Describe how peers influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

2.8.3

Analyze similarities and differences between one's own and others' perspectives.

Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated.

1.12.3

Demonstrates ways to communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others.

CM.C.6

Assumes responsibility for personal health decisions.

DM.C.8

Demonstrate behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.

7.8.3

Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health.

4.8.1

Demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills that avoid or reduce health risks.

4.8.2

Demonstrate effective conflict management or resolution strategies.

4.8.3

Demonstrate how to ask for assistance to enhance the health of self and others.

4.8.4

Evaluate strategies for preventing and resolving interpersonal problems.

2D.3a

Analyze similarities and differences between one’s own and others’ perspectives.

2A.4a

Use communication skills to gain understanding of others’ feelings and perspectives.

2A.4b

Demonstrate perspective-taking and communication skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships and determining when and how to end unhealthy relationships.

Describe appropriate and effective methods of communicating emotions in healthy dating/romantic relationships and marriage.

20.D

Evaluate the importance of mutual respect, trust, support, honesty, commitment, and reliability in healthy dating/romantic relationships and marriage.

20.E

Describe the interrelationships of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.

1.12.2

Predicts short-and long term benefits and harmful consequences of behaviors based on the assessment.

RM.C.4

Selects and applies a health skill to improve personal health and safety.

RM.C.5

Demonstrates strategies to prevent and manage conflict in healthy ways.

CM.C.8

Applies collaboration skills to address a complex health issue.

CM.C.9

Identifies personal health decisions and analyzes related internal and external influences.

DM.C.1

Applies a decision-making model to real-life health-related situations.

DM.C.5

Analyzes perceptions of peer, family, and community normative health-related behavior.

DM.C.6

Individuals know and understand the school’s and/or employer’s sexual harassment policy.

VP.C.9

Relationship violence can cause emotional and physical harm for both males and females.

VP.C.10

Individuals know the signs of relationship violence and where to go for help and support.

VP.C.11

Apply strategies and skills needed to attain a personal health goal.

6.8.3

Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness, or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

1.12.8

Analyze how the family influences the health of individuals.

2.12.1

Demonstrate methods for addressing interpersonal differences without  harm (e.g., avoidance, compromise, cooperation).

24.A.3b

Gathers synthesizes and evaluates available information to enhance health.

DM.C.3

Describes how personal health decisions may affect subsequent decisions.

DM.C.7

Explain the impact and the short- and long-term consequences of bullying, physical fighting, and violence.

6.2b

Identify pro-social behaviors in the school and community.

6.5a

Advocate for a positive and respectful school environment that supports pro-social behavior.

6.5c

Identify the emotional and physical consequences of violence, and find strategies to deal with, prevent, and report them.

Explain methods to reduce conflict, harassment, and violence.

1.1.S

Describe how the presence of weapons increases the risk of serious violent injuries.

1.9.S

Demonstrate the ability to ask a trusted adult for help when feeling personally threatened or unsafe, including while using the Internet.

3.2.S

Use a decision-making process to determine a safe course of action in risky situations.

5.1.S

Explain how witnesses and bystanders can help prevent violence by reporting dangerous situations.

1.2.S

Apply a decision-making process to avoid potentially dangerous situations, such as gang activities, violence in dating, and other social situations.

5.2.S

Practice first aid and emergency procedures.

7.1.S

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills to avoid potentially violent situations.

7.2.S

1.8.M

Practice respect for individual differences and diverse backgrounds.

7.4.M

Describe types of violent behaviors and available resources to obtain support.

HE8.1.l

Analyze the qualities of healthy peer and family relationships.

1.2.M

Describe how social environments affect health and well-being.

1.5.M

Set a goal to reduce life stressors in a health-enhancing way.

6.2.M

Promote a positive and respectful environment at school and in the community

8.2.M

Analyze internal and external factors that influence mental and emotional health.

Define a clear, attainable personal goal.

4.2b

7.2.M

Describe the benefits of having positive relationships with trusted adults.

1.7.M

Classify personal stressors at home, in school, and with peers.

1.9.M

Analyze situations when it is important to seek help with stress, loss, an unrealistic body image, and depression.

5.3.M

Participate in clubs, organizations, and activities in the school and in the community that offer opportunities for student and family involvement.

7.5.M

Use a decision-making process to evaluate individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.17

5.3.G

Use a decision-making process to examine barriers to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health.13

5.2.G

Describe the physical, emotional, mental, and social benefits of sexual abstinence, and develop strategies to resist pressures to become sexually active.

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and minimize exposure to situations that pose a risk to sexual health.

2.2a

Describe how consent is a foundational principle in healthy sexuality and in violence prevention

HR 1.8.8 

Practice effective communication skills with parents, guardians, health care providers, or other trusted adults by discussing issues related to reproductive and sexual health.12

4.1.G

Encourage and support safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.

8.1.G

Determine valid and reliable resources that enhance healthy relationships.

2.2c

HE6.4.b

Identify the qualities of a healthy dating relationship

HE8.1.n

Demonstrate how to treat all individuals with respect and dignity. Learning how to appropriately disagree with others is a valued skill set.

HEHS.8.e

Describe the signs, symptoms, and transmission of common STDs, including HIV, HPV, and chlamydia.

2.4a

Demonstrate ways to communicate respect for diversity.

4.3.M

Describe ways to manage interpersonal conflicts nonviolently

4.3.S

Assess characteristics of harmful or abusive relationships

7.5.S

Object appropriately to teasing of peers and community members that is based on perceived personal characteristics and sexual orientation.

8.3.M

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to solve conflicts nonviolently.

6.3h

Identify a variety of nonviolent ways to respond when angry or upset.

6.2d

6.2h

Analyze the factors that influence violent and nonviolent behavior.

Describe how one’s beliefs, values, and familial and peer relationships could promote relational violence.

6.4c

Analyze when it is necessary to seek help with or leave an unhealthy situation.

2.4g

Demonstrate support and respect for diversity.

4.3b

Analyze the underlying causes of self-harming behavior and harming others, and identify strategies involved in seeking help.

Analyze how power and control differences in relationships such as peer, dating, or family relationships can contribute to aggression and violence.

6.7a

Explain the strategies that could be used to prevent a conflict from starting or escalating.

6.9c

Discuss effective strategies for resolving conflicts with another person in nonviolent ways.

6.9d

Explore strategies to address unhealthy relationships

HR 1.6.8 

Demonstrate healthy ways to manage or resolve conflict.

IC 4.4.8 

Identify how power and control differences in relationships can contribute to aggression and violence

HR 1.3.12 

Summarize the benefits of respecting individual differences in aspects of sexuality (such as sexual activity, sexual abstinence, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity), growth and development, and physical appearance.

HR 1.8.12 

Analyze the characteristics of healthy relationships.

HE6.1.l

Demonstrate effective conflict management and/or resolution strategies.

HE8.4.c

Demonstrate strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve conflicts without harming self or others.

HEHS.4.b

Analyze how one’s behavior may affect others.

2A.3b

Formulate strategies to prevent conflict and resolve differences.

24.A.4b

Evaluate how expressing one’s emotions in different situations affects others.

1A.5a

Explain what to do if abuse is suspected or occurs.

2.1.6.D.2

Compare and contrast the role of dating and dating behaviors in adolescence

2.4.6.A.5

Determine when a relationship is unhealthy and explain effective strategies to end the relationship

2.4.8.A.5

Discuss topics regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural stereotyping

Teen Dating Violence and Conflict Resolution

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