IF YOU THINK THAT SOMEONE MISTREATING YOU IS YOUR FAULT – IT’S NOT
Motivity addresses healthy vs. toxic relationships focusing on friendship relationships initially. While dating violence obviously falls into the unhealthy or toxic category, it deserves an emphasis as to its meaning and specific influence on young people.
Relationships that are unhealthy can start early but have a tendency to last throughout a person’s life. Theinitial onset of dating violence can be undetected since it can be as subtle as teasing and name calling. Since these behaviors are customary in many cultures, there are no red flags. However, when behavior shifts to become abrasive and controlling, a young person may be in a threatening situation which could escalate quickly, leading to assault and even rape.
Motivity provides valuable training to assist youth in recognizing behaviors which may prove to be detrimental through role play, films, case studies and discussion.