The Law-Related Education Academy is sponsored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education with funding made possible by the Arizona Department of Education School Safety Program.
Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships Academy
(Middle/High School)
Participant Agenda
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to…
- Recognize teen dating aggression and violence
- Teach decision-making skills to prevent unhealthy relationships and grooming
- Provide opportunities for students to learn how to avoid exploitation
February 5, 2026
8:30-9:00 AM Check-In
Participants will sign-in and enjoy a continental breakfast.
9:00 AM Introductions, Student Incentives, & Housekeeping
Introduction of academy faculty and staff. Learn about new student incentives and ordering procedures. Overview of academy objectives and housekeeping.
Facilitators: Deb Iodice and Ashley Cagnetta
Academy Expectations
Participants will discuss expectations for the academy.
Icebreaker
Participants will get to know their peers.
Lesson 1 What Makes a Healthy Relationship?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the behaviors that make relationships healthy and unhealthy.
Lesson 2 Understanding Toxic Relationships
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that explains different types of manipulation and ways to respond to toxic behaviors.
Lesson 3 Grooming and Exploitation
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth what grooming is and how to recognize warning signs.
Lunch
What Do You Think? Poll Question
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the interactive poll question tool on LawForKids.org.
Escape Room
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the escape rooms on LawForKids.org.
Lesson 4 Social Media and Exploitation
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the difference between safe and risky online situations and how to respond safely.
Lesson 5 Human Trafficking
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the myths and facts on human trafficking along with safety tips.
Lesson 6 Setting Boundaries
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how to analyze situations using a decision-making process.
Wrap Up
Participants will review the training expectations and submit evaluations.
ADE Update
Participants will be informed of new updates.
5:00 PM Adjourn
This academy is approved by the Arizona Department of Education and meets the requirements of the School Safety Program.
Faculty
Ashley Cagnetta
Instruction Specialist
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Deb Iodice
School Resource Officer
Washington Elementary School