Teen Health Course 3

Introduction
Abuse takes many forms but it is always wrong. On the Web site below, you will learn about what abuse is, the forms it can take, how you can tell if someone is being abused, and what can be done to stop it.

Link to explore: Help Guide: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Directions

• Start at the Help Guide Web site.
• Read through the page on the different kinds of abuse.
• Take notes as you read.
• When you are done reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information from the link, create a brochure that lists the kinds of abuse, what a teen can do to stop abuse, and the names and numbers of local resources that can help.

1.			What is the definition of abuse?
2.			What are the four main types of abuse?
3.			What are three signs of physical abuse and three signs of emotional abuse?
4.			What is the best way for an abused teen to get help?