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Chapter 13: Violence Prevention

Student Web Activities Lesson 4: Preventing and Overcoming Abuse

Introduction:
Abuse takes many forms but it is always wrong. On the Web site below, you will learn about abuse, the forms it can take, how you can tell if someone is being abused, and what can be done to stop it.

Links to Explore:
Help Guide:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Directions:

    • Click on the link and read through the page on the different kinds of abuse.
    • When you are done reading, answer the questions below:

1.
What is the definition of abuse?
2.
What are the four main types of abuse?
3.
What are three signs of physical abuse and three signs of emotional abuse?
4.
What is one way for an abused teen to get help?
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