Lesson Plan

Breaking the Silence Lesson Plan

Students will understand domestic violence, its impact, and learn strategies for prevention, by engaging in discussion and activities to recognize abuse and promote healthy relationships.

This lesson topic is critical for fostering safe environments and empathy, helping students identify and respond to signs of domestic abuse and understand the importance of respectful relationships.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion and Prevention Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Understanding Domestic Violence

Introduce the topic of domestic violence. Explain that this slide deck covers key definitions, statistics, and real-world examples to help them understand both the scope and impact of domestic violence. Explain that it's designed to facilitate discussion and make the topic accessible.

Statistics & Facts

Discuss statistics to highlight the prevalence and significance of the issue. Point out global and national statistics, underline the reality of the issue to make it relatable.

Real-World Examples

Provide a slide with real-world examples and stories. Use anonymized or historical data to illustrate the consequences of domestic violence. Make sure to handle sensitive details with care.

Discussion Points & Reflection

Summarize key discussion points and introduce questions to engage students in dialogue. Make sure to set a reflective tone before transitioning to the group activity.

Conclusion & Resources

Conclude the slide deck by reinforcing the message of support and resources. Provide contacts or information for further help if needed, and connect to the rest of the lesson plan activities.

Lesson Plan

Breaking the Silence Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

Step 3

Guided Worksheet Activity

Step 4

Group Discussion and Prevention Activity

Step 5

Conclusion and Reflection

Slide Deck

Understanding Domestic Violence

Statistics & Facts

Real-World Examples

Discussion Points & Reflection

Conclusion & Resources

Worksheet

Activity

Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Domestic Violence

Tj Malone