USC8.4

Indicator:

USC8.4 a. Locate and evaluate, according to student-generated criteria, both sources of and information about violence and abuse in families and communities.

Indicator:

USC8.4 b. Discuss common definitions of "abuse" and "violence" and develop informed personal definitions of both.

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2
               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 c. Assess the impact of physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse on families and communities.

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 d. Determine that age does not protect one from abuse (e.g., parental, spousal, child, elder abuse).

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 e. Discuss the factors that are known to contribute to abuse (e.g., stress, exposure to violence, addictions, mental health issues, poverty).

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 f. Discuss the "cycle of abuse".

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 g. Demonstrate ways to support those who may be experiencing abuse or living with an abusive family member.

• Sample Permeation Ideas:
• It is difficult to be violent when one has inner-peace. Students will examine how they can allow the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts.
  
• Genesis 4.9-"Am I my brother's keeper?" We are all brothers and sisters in the family of God, therefore we cannot avoid our obligation to watch out for each other. Are there people in your life, who need you to be a brother or sister to them?

Faith Permeation Resources:

• Year 8 Stand by Me-Unit 7.2 How can I make the world more Peaceful?
  
• Catholic Family Services offers a range of services for individuals or families who are experiencing personal problems.

Indicator:

USC8.4 h. Examine why victims of abuse sometimes keep the abuse a secret, and analyze the impact that these "secrets" have on self, family, and community.

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 i. Determine that a victim of violence/abuse is never at fault or to blame for the abuse.

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 j. Examine threats to personal safety and well-being at home, school, or in the community.

• Discuss from a Catholic point of view, the popular culture (video, television, movies, music, internet, etc.) and its focus on violence and revenge. Matthew 5:38-48. The Catholic Youth Bible - reflective prayer activity, "Christians and Revenge" page 1108.
  
• How do you respond to God's call to stop the cycle of violence/abuse?

Faith Permeation Resources:
Fully Alive Theme Two-Living in Relationship, Topic 2 The Family-Lesson 2

               Theme 4 "Growing in Commitment" Topic 3         Handling Stress

Indicator:

USC8.4 k. Research sources of support for and ways of protecting oneself and others from abuse.

• Sample Permeation Ideas:
• It is difficult to be violent when one has inner-peace. Students will examine how they can allow the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts.
  
• Genesis 4.9-"Am I my brother's keeper?" We are all brothers and sisters in the family of God, therefore we cannot avoid our obligation to watch out for each other. Are there people in your life, who need you to be a brother or sister to them?

Faith Permeation Resources:

• Year 8 Stand by Me-Unit 7.2 How can I make the world more Peaceful?
  
• Catholic Family Services offers a range of services for individuals or families who are experiencing personal problems.

Indicator:

USC8.4 l. Examine historical factors that may contribute to the disharmony within individuals, families, and communities.

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Residential Schools: The Legacy: http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/en/

Indicator:

USC8.4 m. Investigate sources of help for young people who behave in violent ways.

• Sample Permeation Ideas:
• It is difficult to be violent when one has inner-peace. Students will examine how they can allow the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts.
  
• Genesis 4.9-"Am I my brother's keeper?" We are all brothers and sisters in the family of God, therefore we cannot avoid our obligation to watch out for each other. Are there people in your life, who need you to be a brother or sister to them?

Faith Permeation Resources:

• Year 8 Stand by Me-Unit 7.2 How can I make the world more Peaceful?
  
• Catholic Family Services offers a range of services for individuals or families who are experiencing personal problems.

Indicator:

USC8.4 n. Investigate sources of help for an abused child, an abused peer, an abused parent/spouse, an abused grandparent/elder, or a family who has a mixture of violent behaviours.