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Sexual Assaults & Social Media

Sexual Assaults & Social Media. Objectives : TSWBAT recognize the role social media plays in rape and sexual assault cases and discover how to protect themselves by analyzing current court cases through videos, worksheets and class discussion. Definitions. Sexual Assault

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Sexual Assaults & Social Media

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  1. Sexual Assaults & Social Media Objectives: TSWBAT recognize the role social media plays in rape and sexual assault cases and discover how to protect themselves by analyzing current court cases through videos, worksheets and class discussion.

  2. Definitions • Sexual Assault • Any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the recipient • Rape • Forced sexual intercourse • Bullying • Unwanted aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance • Harassment • behavior intended to disturb or upset, and it is characteristically repetitive

  3. PA State Law • PA State Law - http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/CrimeCode.aspx • What is Megan's Law? • provides a means of protecting the public, especially our children, from victimization by sexual offenders. • tracks the whereabouts of convicted sexual offenders & provides notification to the public of the presence of a sexual offender in their community. • Helps to develop constructive plans, safety programs, & victimization prevention strategies to prepare for the presence of sexual offenders in their neighborhoods.

  4. Role of social media in PA court rooms • "Social media, or any kind of statements made on a phone, on a computer, are fair game for law enforcement," Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said. "They're absolutely usable and we use them.” • Parks Miller sees case after case where social media has led investigators to find incriminating evidence against a defendant.

  5. Steubenville OH Court Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyJazuNXyNE ESPN Outside the Lines

  6. Guilty or Innocent? • On the worksheet provided: • On your own complete the first two boxes • After completing the first two boxes: • Choose one partner (or group of 3 if necessary) • Complete the 3rd and 4th boxes together • Return to your seats when you have completed the worksheet and complete the last box on your own. Be prepared to possibly share you thoughts and opinions with the class after completing this worksheet.

  7. The Verdict CNN – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M6yUYoH61o

  8. Class Discussion • How did this make you feel? What did you learn from this case? • What could have prevented this? • Social media – helped or harmed? • What can schools do to help students prevent or deal with these situations?

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