Violence and Suicide Prevention Review

 Using an object or part of one’s body to control a person’s actions; biting, hitting, kicking, punching, etc.  Physical Violence Name that…

 Name 3 things that kids who are bullied are more likely to do/have happen:  Increased depression, anxiety, sadness, loneliness  Changes in sleep/eating patterns  Loss of interest in once enjoyed activities  Decreased academic achievement (Grades, test scores, diploma completion)  Decreased participation and attendance  Violent retaliation

 If you hang out with people who have high rates of violence and other crimes, you are more likely to follow in their violent behaviors; if this happens, you are experiencing this factor contributing to violence  Friend Influence

 Forcing someone to unwillingly take part in any intimate/sexual activity  Sexual Violence Name that…

 Name 3 things that kids who bully others are more likely to do/have happen:  Abuse of alcohol/drugs as teens and adults  Get into more fights and vandalize property  Drop out of school  Engage in sexual activity at an early age  Have numerous criminal convictions or traffic citations as adults  Be abusive towards their partner, spouse, or children as adults

 This factor contributing to violence involves financial strain, fear of losing a job and living in an economically depressed area  Unemployment

 Which percentage of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental illness?  90%

 This factor contributing to violence involves children learning to imitate violent behaviors they see in the home such as: anger, shouting, hitting, and emotional abuse  Family Influence

 Learning to recognize signs that you are becoming angry and then taking action to calm down in a healthy way  Anger Management Name that…

 Violence and Aggression have what 3 effects on your health?  1. Increased risk of heart disease  2. Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes  3. Weakened immune system- getting sick more often

 This factor contributing to violence is when some groups of people objectify women, believe only men are in charge, and empower men through tough and aggressive behaviors.  Cultural Beliefs

 People who have feelings of being overwhelmed, out of control, or in a crisis might have this factor contributing to violence at the root of their violent outburst.  Stress

 Holding back ideas, feelings, or decisions  Passive Behavior Name that…

 Lack of quality treatment, overcrowded prisons, and lenient sentences may result in violent offenders reoffending; when this happens this factor contributing to violence is the cause.  Breakdown in the Criminal Justice System

 Name 5 positive ways to manage anger:  Think about ideas for how to solve it  Go to a quite place  Talk to someone about it  Write about it  Turn anger into something creative  Get physically active  Listen to music  Meditate/Yoga  Deep Breathing/Tense and Release

 Saying or doing something to make a person feel stupid or worthless; teasing, bullying, threats, intimidation and humiliating, etc.  Emotional Violence Name that…

 What 3 things happen inside your body when you become angry?  1. Your stress hormones speed up your breathing and heart rate  2. You then get a burst of energy  3. Your blood vessels tighten and your blood pressure increases

 Our body's primitive and automatic response that prepares the body to attack back or run away from perceived attack, harm or threat to our survival, is known as:  Fight or Flight Response

 Using words or actions which are disrespectful towards others  Aggressive behavior Name that…

 Physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse  Intimate Partner Violence Name that…

 What are 3 things that you can do to lower your risks of negative health effects resulting from violence and aggression?  1. Identify your triggers and stay away from them  2. Change your response… try:  3. Deep Breathing  4. Meditation  5. Change your environment- walk away  6. Exercise  7. Counseling

 The ability to control a sudden/strong urge or desire to act  Impulse Control Name that…

 What are the 2 most common mental illnesses that people who attempt/complete suicide have been diagnosed with?  Depression  Substance Abuse Disorder

 When protestors become physically and verbally violent at Presidential rallies, this factor contributing to violence is the cause.  Political beliefs/differences

 Name 5 risk factors of suicide:  Family history  Previous suicide attempts  Prolonged depression/anxiety  Financial difficulties  Serious illness of yourself/loved one  Loss of loved one through death/rejection  Excessive drug or alcohol use  Sexual assault/abuse

 Harm as a result of practices that are a part of one’s culture, religion, or tradition; ex: hate crimes  Ethnoviolence Name that…

 What are 2 people/places to which you can safely report a dangerous/violent situation?  Trusted adult  Teen Health Center (Medical Professional)  Oregon Youth Hotline  Sexual Assault Resource Center  Teen Dating Violence Hotline  Domestic Violence Hotline  A Safe Place Violence Justice Center

 What is Desensitization?  Feeling less sensitive, shocked, or distressed at scenes of cruelty, violence or suffering due to overexposure to these things.

 Honestly expressing your feelings and ideas in a way which expects respect, is not intimidating, but resolve conflicts peacefully  Assertive behavior Name that…

 Name 5 negative ways to manage anger:  Hurting yourself physically  Hurting yourself emotionally  Withdrawing from life  Taking risks  Overeating  Using alcohol or drugs  Insulting others  Harming others  Throwing tantrums  Destroying property  Taking revenge

 Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, jokes/comments, etc. which create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment  Sexual Harassment Name that…

 Empathy, concern for others, helping, sharing, volunteering, and donating are all examples of:  Prosocial Behaviors Name that…

 This factor contributing to violence may create a hopeless environment where violence is seen as the only way to get what one wants/needs  Poverty

 Which proportion of US adolescent have experienced an anger attack which involved threatened or actual violence?  2/3

 Why do adolescents have trouble with controlling angry/violent impulses?  Because their prefrontal cortex does not finish developing until around age 25.

 This factor contributing to violence includes excessive exposure to violence on TV, in movies, and on video games.  Media and Technology

 Using force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment.  Domestic Violence Name that…

 Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death for year olds in the US?  2nd

 Using threats to cause fear in a person to gain control; destruction of property, stalking, threatening harm if they leave, social isolation, etc.  Psychological Violence Name that…

 This factor contributing to violence includes one person/group of people being treated cruelly.  Discrimination or Oppression

 If you think someone is thinking about committing suicide… what are 4 things that you can do to help them not do it?  Keep an eye out for warning signs- don’t leave them alone if you see any  Take any threats seriously  Let them know how much you care  Listen and don’t act shocked by what they say  Empathize and sympathize  Ask direct questions about whether they are thinking about hurting themselves  Don’t belittle their feelings by telling them they don’t mean it or couldn’t do it  Help them get help- call the hotline with them, use available community resources, etc.  Tell someone- don’t keep it a secret