Corbin & Associates, Inc.
School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(October 1998)



Topic:   Date Rape			Target Group:   Middle & High Schools

Prepared By:   Derek Nishimoto		Agency:   Farmersville P. D.

Address:   147 East Front St.		Phone: (209) 747-1243
	      Farmersville, CA 93223

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Objectives:
	The student will be able to describe what date rape is and identify
	different ways to prevent the student from becoming a victim.

Introduction:
	My name is.....(Officer's name and history).  I will be presenting
	to you:
	1.	The meaning of date rape.
	2.	The difference in views from the 1950's to the current date
		in regards to dating.
	3.	The 1970's and "free sex" being introduced.
	4.	"Free sex" idea becoming a problem.
	5.	A description of the predator.
	6.	How the predator obtains advantages against you.
	7.	The misconception of "no" means "yes".
	8.	The use of rohypnol and its effects.
	9.	Sixteen preventative steps to avoid being a victim of date
		rape.

Body:
	I.	1950's to Mid 1960's
		A.	Dating was combined with the end of the night
			"big event" kiss
		B.	Sexual intercourse was not an expected event

	II.	Late 1960's to Early 1970's
		A.	Kissing became a common ground for people
		B.	Exploration to more advanced sexual conduct was
			presented

	III.	Idea of "Free Sex"
		A.	Becoming more and more popular
		B.	Drugs were becoming more and more popular during
			the same time frame

	IV.	End of the 1970's to Early 1980's
		A.	Sexual intercourse common event with dating couples
	V.	In the 1990's
		A.	Not uncommon for boy's and girl's to go out on a
			date and end the date expecting oral sex or
			ultimately sexual intercourse
		B.	Common statement today of "if you're gonna have sex
			use a condom, instead of "abstinence

	VI.	Predator
		A.	Person who will not accept the answer of "no" and
			will eventually attempt to have sexual intercourse
			with the victim
		B.	Will use any means necessary to force the victim to
			have sexual intercourse with him/her.  Including use
			of drugs to obtain cooperation from the victim.

	VII.	One Way Predator Could Obtain Victim's Cooperation
		A.	Rohypnol (use fact sheet)

	VIII.	16 Ways To Prevent Date Rape
		1.	Go out with friends with your first partner
		2.	Never leave your drinks or food unattended
		3.	Watch for your "internal trouble alarm" 
		4.	Check the background of the date
		5.	Do not go to your partner's residence by yourself on
			your first date
		6.	Be weary of getting into vehicles that appear to be
			tampered with (ex: plastic linings)
		7.	Walk with date in mostly bright lit areas
		8.	Do not try to sexually tease your date
		9.	Don't give personal information on the Internet
		10.	Don't give information over the phone
		11.	Make sure he/she understands your meaning of "no"
		12.	Notify people where you're going and who you're with
		13.	Don't get intoxicated
		14.	Watch out for the "playboy...playgirl" attitude of
			your date
		15.	Leave date if he/she gets carried away
		16.	Watch out for parties that involve drug use

If you don't follow some of the "16 Steps" you may be a victim to "rape".

Review:
	Date rape is when you go on a date and your partner forces you to
have sexual intercourse with him/her.  Use to obtain cooperation is by the
use of the drug rohypnol.  Also, you can prevent date rape by the sixteen
preventative steps.


Practice:
	Question and Answer.
	What is date rape?  What is rohypnol?  What steps could you take
	to prevent date rape?

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