Britain is Leading the Way
As a health teacher, I discuss with my students relationship and dating violence. I use something called the Teen Power and Control Wheel. Here, it's a click away. http://www.ncdsv.org/images/Teen%20P&C%20wheel%20NO%20SHADING.pdf .
If you asked 100 health teachers in LAUSD if they use this graphic or even teach on the topic, I would guess you might get a yes from 10-20% of them. It is not required nor is it easy material to teach. I have never had an in-service on this topic, I learned of this graphic and ancillary materials from another teacher in my department. I do not go into however, the bigger topic of home or domestic violence.
Showing leadership in this area, England is now mandating that domestic violence prevention be taught in their schools. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8376943.stm . Bravo! Learning from our allies overseas, I hope U.S. educators can start to teach this important topic that unfortunately leaves many physical and emotional scars. Ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away and it's time this serious problem gets the recognition it deserves.
It's about time that a topic that effects so many people and so many families was finally brought up on the school curriculum. I couldn't agree more when you state ignoring the problem will not make it go away, well done
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