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Power Play: Date Rape Prevention
HiTOPS Teen Council
Designed for: Males and Females, grades 9-12
"One day I was a happy-go-lucky teenager and my biggest problem
was that I was getting bad grades. Then I got raped.
How can someone’s life do a complete 180 in 45 minutes?”
Date or acquaintance rape is a growing problem for young women in high school and college. Studies show that females, aged 12-24, are at greatest risk of being raped and girls, aged 16-19, are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault. Boys whose actions meet the legal definition of rape often do not view their behavior as sexual assault and are not aware of the legal and psychological severity of what they have done. Date rape is primarily a problem for young women, but one in ten rape victims is male.
This peer-led workshop uses age appropriate written scenarios and small group discussions to explore the many faces of this sensitive issue. Participants discuss the shame, confusion and fear that is a part of the date rape experience, as well as the laws regarding rape. Prevention strategies are also discussed.
Our goals are to help students:
• Improve understanding about the definition, causes and effects of date rape
• Increase understanding about the role drugs and alcohol play in date rape situations
• Consider action steps both men and women can take to reduce the risk of rape
Average length of workshop: 90 minutes
Recommended number of participants: 20-100
