Relationship Safety Skills Handbook: Stop domestic, dating, and interpersonal violence with knowledge, action, and skills - Softcover

Van Der Zande, Irene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1480058270 ISBN 13: 9781480058279

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

These skills and lessons prepare teens and adults to recognize what is and is not safe in a relationship and to know how to take charge of their emotional and physical safety. This book is designed to be used by victims and potential victims of relationship violence, as well as the support people in their lives. Support staff at organizations serving people at risk of, and those who have suffered from, relationship and domestic violence, can use this book as a tool to foster the integration of Kidpower’s ‘People Safety’ skills into their everyday work. This book can also be used directly with teens and adults affected by, or at increased risk of experiencing, emotional abuse or domestic violence. Cartoon-illustrated social stories and explanations provide an entertaining way to explain different concepts and skills.• Assessing what is safe and unsafe behavior in a relationship• Setting effective boundaries• Controlling emotional triggers• Taking the power out of verbal attack• Leaving a potentially dangerous situation as safely as possible• Verbal self-defense tactics• Getting help effectively• And lesson plans for how to teach these skills to othersLearn more at www.Kidpower.org and check out our abundant FREE online library of resources.

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About the Author

Irene is the Founder and Executive Director of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, the internationally-recognized global nonprofit leader in 'People Safety' education, providing effective and empowering solutions to bullying, abuse, sexual assault, and other harmful behavior.

Since 1989, Irene has inspired an international movement of leaders, reaching nearly 6 million people of all ages, abilities, cultures, identities, and walks of life with the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their safety.

Throughout Irene's three decades of leadership and collaboration, Kidpower has earned an outstanding reputation for developing, organizing, and presenting high quality child protection, positive communication, advocacy, self-defense, and personal safety programs and curriculums that have delivered successful outcomes. She is a proven expert at adapting Kidpower's services and programs to meet the needs of those facing increased risk of violence because of disabilities, poverty, and prejudice.

As Kidpower's expert lead author, Irene places time-tested life-saving skills and lessons directly into the hands of parents and professionals. Her work has gained world-wide acclaim from experts in education, law enforcement, and health for being upbeat, experiential, age-appropriate, emotionally safe, trauma-informed, and relevant in today's often-challenging times. Kidpower lessons have been presented in over 20 languages, across six continents. Kidpower trainings attract participants from around the globe.

Irene is an inspiring, passionate, and entertaining speaker, trainer, and storyteller who is a master at preparing people to transform problems into successful practices; to take charge of their safety and well-being; and to develop joyful relationships that enrich their lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480058270
• ISBN 13: 9781480058279
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Golert Amanda
• Number of pages: 240