| Content Provider | McMillen Center for Health Education | |
| Contact Information | Paula Crouch schedule@mcmillencenter.org 600 Jim Kelley Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46816 United States Phone: (888) 240-7268 Fax: (260) 456-9655 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 35 students but there is no absolute maximum. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education | |
| Program Description | Statistics show that of the students currently dating, as many as 59% have experienced physical violence and 96% have experienced psychological or emotional abuse. This program will allow students to identify dating abuse, find means to help themselves or friends who may have experienced it, and recognize a caring relationship. This program supports Indiana’s Heather Law which was put into effect on April 12, 2010, requiring schools to identify model dating violence curriculum for use with students. | |
| Program Format | 1.We start with a very edited video of ‘Love the Way you Lie’ to help student identify cycle of dating abuse. 2.Students are encouraged to set high expectations for how their relationships should work – including mutual respect and communication. 3.Warning signs of an abusive relationship are examined through use of case histories and video. 4. Methods for getting help if needed for themselves or a friend are listed. 5. Communication tips and strategies for safe dating are presented. | |
| Objectives | 1.Identify qualities that are most important in a dating relationship. 2.Identify actions that are caring and supportive. 3.Understand that they can, and should, choose how they will be treated in a dating relationship. 4.Understand that they can, and should, choose how they will treat a dating partner. 5.Define dating abuse and sexual assault. 6.Identify physical and emotional abuse in dating relationships. 7.Describe the serious short-term and long-term consequences of abusive relationships. 8.Recognize the difficulty and fear that a friend in an abusive relationship may have in reaching out for help. 9.Describe a variety of ways to support a friend who is a victim of dating abuse. 10.Describe eight communication skills for resolving conflict. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. All programs meet UK National Curriculum concepts for PSHE in Key Stages 1-4. Please see our website: www.mcmillencenter.org for more information or phone from the UK 001 260 456 4511. | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Please see our website at www.mcmillencenter.org for the alignment to the Indiana and National Academic Standards for Health Education. | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $150.00 Point to Point Cost: $150.00 By Request Cost: $150.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | For the UK, fee is 98 British Pounds. Please include a purchase order number when you submit a reservation. Bridging fees will be paid by the customer. An invoice will be sent after successful delivery of each program. A 1 ½ % late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference date to avoid billing. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made to McMillen Center for Health Education in US Dollars. Non payment will result in the denial of further registration from your organization. | |
| Cancellation Policy | A full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to natural causes or if there are technical problems that do not allow a connection. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We are an IP provider. Other capabilities with systems that are compliant with H.323 and recommend a minimum connection line speed of 384kbps, but can accommodate a maximum speed of 2Mbps. The school or host organization is responsible for scheduling all bridge connections. The host organization should plan to connect with the McMillen Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. We recommend scheduling a test call prior to the date of your program. Our IP address is: 71.127.84.124 |