Sussed CD Rom to raise awareness of Domestic Violence

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence includes many abusive behaviours that you may find in an unhealthy relationship; these behaviours will happen regularly and over a period of time and includes not only physical violence such as hitting but also:

Financial abuse: taking the persons money, not letting the person work to earn money, not letting the person spend their own money, only giving the person a small amount to spend as pocket money.

Sexual abuse: includes unwanted sex- rape making the person take part in sexual acts they do not want to, touching the person where/when they do not want to be touched, making the person watch sexual movies against their will.

Emotional abuse: picking on the person, putting them down-calling them names, saying comments about the way they look or dress, bullying them, intimidating the person by shouting or scaring them, threatening the person, humiliating the person and not allowing the person to have contact with any friends or family.

Anyone can be a victim (someone who is getting hurt) of domestic violence and anyone can be an abuser (someone who is doing the hurting).

It can be a partner, ex-partner, carer or one or more family members, it can also include abuse from a girl or boyfriend if you are a teenager. It does not matter where someone lives, or what race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality they are or whether they have a disability, Domestic violence can affect anyone.

Domestic Violence does not just happen the once and as time goes on, it may get worse. The abuser will use different forms of abuse to control the victim and therefore the victim and the rest of the family can be deeply affected. It takes the victim some time before seeking help.

Domestic Violence is about control, it is a choice to be abusive and a choice to stop. It is not your fault and you are not to blame for someone else’s behaviour.

‘Don’t Hide Survive’ (girl aged 12)

Domestic Violence affects the whole family. If you feel that you would like support and would like to speak to someone confidentially, please call the Domestic Violence Helpline. A trained worker will listen to what you have to say, not judge and can help.

What is Sussed CD-ROM?

An interactive CD Rom available to young people between the ages of 11-18 allowing young people to explore their responses in certain situations by pretending to be on-screen characters.

Who is it for?

The CD-Rom is divided into three parts; Pop Stars, Blind Date, and Big Sister. Each section is aimed specifically at a certain age group. Young people from County schools and youth groups have worked on the CD Rom.

What does it cover?

The CD Rom covers many issues which may affect young people today including bullying, domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse and the dangers of internet chat rooms. The scenarios enable young people to think about their relationships and what they would do. After making a choice young people can look at the consequences of their behaviour and the alternative responses they could have made.

What is it for?

To raise awareness of social situations, promote safety and healthy relationships.

Domestic Violence Poster

Contacts:

For more information on "Sussed" or if you'd like a copy please contact:
Hardip Kaur Gill on 0116 265 6906

Domestic Violence Helpline:
0116 255 0004

Open Door Counselling service for young people:
0116 2232397

Women’s Aid offers support to those suffering from domestic violence:
0116 285 8079

If you are a teacher or work in a school and would like information about PSHE Sessions on Positive relationships including Domestic Violence please contact:
Christina Blake on 0116 2550003

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