Module 3

Introduction

Welcome back to Parents ASSIST! We’re halfway done! Thank you for taking part in Session 3 of the program. This week, we talked a lot about dating safety for LGBTQ teens both in person and online. As parents and caregivers, you play a key role as the first line of defense against teen dating violence and have a unique power to prepare your son to navigate risky situations. You are the first (and best) educators for your children about dating, relationships, and sex. Below, you’ll find the two videos we covered this week and more info about the homework.

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Key Points for Module 3

• Giving your son anticipatory guidance, or information and support delivered before he’s in a potentially risky situation, is a great way to prepare him to make decisions that protect his health.
• Sexual assault includes any sexual contact that someone did not consent to. Consent has five components that can be remembered with the acronym FRIES.
  Consent is:
  • F: Freely given
  • R: Reversible
  • I: Informed
  • E: Enthusiastic
  • S: Specific
• Digital safety is critical for LGBTQ teens to consider when connecting with people virtually, especially if any type of explicit material is being shared.

If you have any questions, please contact our study team at parentsassist@nursing.upenn.edu.

Please click the button below to complete the Module 3 Homework