EC: Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

This presentation was given to get out information about abusive relationships and what people can do to prevent or in case anything ever happens to them or anybody else.

The organization giving the presentation was SAAPC, which stands for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Coalition. The talked about their program called SAVS, which stands for Sexual Assault Victim Services. This program provides free and confidential support, information, and accompaniment. They also have a number you can call any time of the day 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if you every need to or want to talk to somebody.

They talk about relationships and whats normal and healthy. They also talk about the different types of violence such as: visual, verbal, written, touching, power, threats, and even force.

In the state of Wisconsin, the Sexual Assault Law is: Any intrusion, however slight, into a persons genital or anal opening by an object or part of another body.

Ways in which you can tell or may be a Red Flag saying this person may be abusive is: history of violence, isolation from family and friends, constant put-downs, dramatic mood swings, explosive temper, possessiveness or controlling behavior.

Signs of a healthy relationship is: partner asks for your opinions and thoughts, partner is a good listener, partner has other interests besides you, partner gives you respect, and you and your partner work together to solve problems.