Chapter 5 Preventing Violence Chapter 5 Preventing Violence and Abuse Section 1: Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Section 2: Recognizing and Preventing Abuse Section 3: Sexual Abuse and Violence

Violence Around Us Violence is any physical force that is used to harm people or damage property Violence has started to become a way of life in our community Observing and experiencing violence can also make a person more violent towards others A conflict is another name for a fight or a disagreement

Factors that Lead to Conflicts Between Teens Feeling threatened Unmanaged anger Lack of respect Bullying Gangs

Avoiding Dangerous Situations Recognize the signs Calm things down Leave the situation Firmly say you will not fight

Resolving Conflict Without Violence Conflict resolution is a nonviolent way to deal with arguments Negotiate- bargain or compromise for a peaceful solution to the problem Peer mediation Be assertive, use “I” messages, don’t make assumptions, don’t raise your voice

Making GREAT Decisions Give thought to the problem Review your choices Evaluate the consequences of each choice Assess and choose the best choice Think it over afterward

What is Abuse? Abuse is physical or emotional harm to someone Unfortunately, the most common forms of abuse come from people one should be able to trust Look for these characteristics in people: controlling, obsessive, manipulative, selfish, aggressive, needy, jealous, scary temper, mean

Types of Abuse Child abuse- physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect Domestic abuse Elder abuse Hazing

Violence in domestic relationships often cycles through three stages

Effects of Abuse Depression Low self-esteem Poor appetite or overeating Low energy or fatigue Poor concentration and difficulty making decisions Difficulty sleeping Feelings of worthlessness Feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety

Protecting Yourself From Abuse Create a supportive network of friends and family Avoid disrespectful people Be assertive Show disapproval

Help for The Abused Tell someone Go somewhere safe Consider counseling

Facts 30% of students are bullied or bully others 1 in 3 teens do not feel safe at school As many as 3 million cases of child abuse are reported every year in the U.S. It is estimated that an act of domestic abuse happens every 15 seconds in the U.S.

Sexual Abuse Any sexual act without consent Incest- sexual activity between family members who are not husband and wife Child abuse is common and children feel ashamed and are less likely to tell anyone what is happening

Sexual Harassment Any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content Examples: telling unwanted jokes, making sexual remarks about a person’s clothing, touching a person inappropriately, staring at a person’s body parts, making sexual gestures, continuously asking a person out

Responding to Sexual Harassment There are two things you can do to stop the harassment: 1. Tell the harasser to stop 2. Report the harassment *Sexual harassment is illegal

Sexual Assault and Rape Sexual assault is any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used Date rape is sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows 80% of victims of sexual assault and rape know their attackers Victims of sexual assault and rape suffer both physical and emotional trauma

Protecting yourself from sexual abuse and violence Keep your doors and windows locked at home, do not answer the door for strangers Do not walk alone at night Keep your phone handy If you are being attacked, call out for help!

Help after a sexual assault Make sure you are away from further harm Call for help Don’t change anything about your body or your environment Ask someone to take you to the hospital Seek therapy or counseling