CHAPTER 9 PREVENTING VIOLENCE

What is Violence? The Use of physical force with intent to injure or kill, Examples- Wars, riots, stabbings, rapes, spouse abuse, child beatings, fights.

Myths vrs. Facts Most are committed by strangers. Can be an effective way to solve problems. Best form of protection is a gun. Most is racially motivated. Certain races are more violent than others. Youth gangs responsible for majority. ½ of victims know their assaulter. Temporary solution to a problem. 2x more likely to be killed. 43x more likely to kill family than intruder. 90% are from same race. Has to do with poverty, not race. 3% are gang-related. 12% by family members.

What is Homicide? Intentional killing of another person. A person is murdered every 28 minutes. A women is raped every 5 minutes. A violent crime occurs every 19 seconds.

Costs of Violence Cost to the Victim Physical Emotional anything that can be seen or injuries with the body Emotional Anger, fear sadness, negative emotions, etc.

Costs of Violence Costs to the Assailant Physical Emotional Financial/Court Record

Costs of Violence Costs to Society Financial Emotional

Risk Factors for Violence POVERTY Why? Free-Floating Anger Frustration & hostility that sometimes results when people are unable to improve their lives.

MEDIA VIOLENCE WHY? EXAMPLES

FAMILY VIOLENCE Children learn behaviors by imitating adults/family members. Example: Calvin, Keegan, Nolan

Causes of conflict *Anger How do fights start? Arguments What is the “root” of most arguments? *Anger

How fights start Hurt Pride & Embarrassment Bullies Examples?

How fights start Peer Pressure Instigators

How fights start Prejudice- Negative feeling about a certain group of people based upon stereotypes Intolerance- lack of acceptance of other’s opinion’s, beliefs, or actions Discrimination- Unfair mistreatment of a person or group based on prejudices

Why are their still prejudices today??? Media Parental Beliefs/Family Groups & Clubs

Preventing Fights Recognize the conflict early Learn to ignore some conflicts Confront a person wisely Choose time & place carefully Stay calm Negotiate a solution Do the unexpected Provide the person with a way out Be willing to apologize

Helping others avoid fights Mediation- involves a neutral 3rd party Your role as an onlooker Ignore people who talk bad about others Don’t spread rumors Stay away from potential fight scenes Show respect Get help…if needed