Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 1 of 22 Objectives Explain the relationship between harassment and the use of weapons in school. Describe effective ways to reduce bullying, hazing, sexual harassment, and hate violence in schools. Section 7.2 Violence In Schools

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 2 of 21 Risk Factors for Violence These risk factors are poverty family violence exposure to media violence availability of weapons drug abuse membership in gangs

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 3 of 21 Poverty People may feel hopeless when they don’t have jobs adequate food health care respect from others The rate of violence is highest in poor urban communities where unemployment rates are high.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 4 of 21 Family Violence Children who grow up in violent homes—who witness violence or are victims of violence—are more apt to use violence to solve their own problems. Children can learn to avoid violence if adults don’t use violence to solve their own problems or to discipline children.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 5 of 21 The media uses the excitement provided by violence to keep you glued to the screen. Media Violence Violence in the world beyond television and the movies creates more problems than it solves. People’s attitudes and behavior can be shaped by the violence they see in the media. Some types of music and music videos can make people think that violence toward women is acceptable.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 6 of 21 In the United States, guns are used in the majority of homicides and suicides. Availability of Weapons Every 14 minutes someone in the United States dies from a gunshot wound. Armed victims are twice as likely to be killed by an assailant as are unarmed victims.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 7 of 21 Alcohol use increase the risk of violence. Drug Abuse Alcohol affects the brain, clouding a person’s judgment. Drugs other than alcohol are also linked to violence.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 8 of 21 The term gang is used to describe a variety of groups, from loose bands of rowdy teens to criminal organizations. Membership in Gangs Gang members are often subject to significant peer pressure. Territorial gangs are groups that are organized to control a specific neighborhood or “turf.” Most territorial gangs sell drugs and many are involved in other criminal behaviors. New members may be forced to commit a crime, such as robbery, kidnapping, rape, or murder.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Risk Factors For Violence Practice Worksheet Slide 9 of 21 Health professionals, educators, and government officials need to work together to reduce the major risk factors for violence, which are poverty, family violence, media violence, availability of weapons, drug abuse, and membership in gangs. You can help by advocating for strategies that address these risk factors. Work with a partner. For each risk factor, propose one strategy that you think would helpto reduce this risk. For example, what could be done to reduce the frustration of people living in poor neighborhoods?

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 10 of 22 Health Stats The graph shows data on high school students’ concerns about safety at school. What do you think happened on April 20, 1999 to make students feel less safe at school? Was the effect temporary or permanent?

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 11 of 22 Schools remain a safe place when compared to other places in society. Weapons in School Between 1983 and 2003, the number of males who reported carrying a weapon to school dropped from 18 percent to 9 percent. The number of females carrying weapons dropped from 5 percent to 3 percent. Harassment is unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm. Students who use weapons at school often are acting on the rage they feel as victims of harassment.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 12 of 22 Bullying is the use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person. Bullying The bully may use name calling and put-downs. He or she may shove or trip the victim. The bully may pressure friends to exclude or isolate the victim.

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Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 14 of 22 Bullying that takes place by , instant messaging, text messaging, or at Web sites is called cyber bullying. Cyber Bullying

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 15 of 22 As a child, a bully may have learned to feel good at the expense of others. Cause and Effects Bullying produces a climate of fear and disrespect at schools. The most effective way to stop bullying is to get bystanders involved.

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Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 17 of 22 Hazing is requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group. Hazing

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 18 of 22 Almost half of all high school students on school teams or clubs report being hazed. Gender and Hazing Male teens are more likely to report being beaten. Female teens are more likely to report emotional abuse.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 19 of 22 In most states, hazing is illegal at both high schools and colleges. Preventing Hazing School administrators and teachers need to take the lead in the prevention of hazing.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 20 of 22 Sexual harassment is any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance. Sexual Harassment making comments about a person’s body parts unwanted touching spreading rumors about someone’s sexual behavior telling crude jokes Some examples of sexual harassment include

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 21 of 22 Sexual harassment in schools is illegal. What Schools Must Do The administration at a school is required by law to respond quickly and forcefully when students complain about sexual harassment.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 22 of 22 Speak up assertively. What You Can Do Use your refusal skills. Avoid having to be alone with someone you don’t trust. Report behavior that you think is sexual harassment.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 23 of 22 Hate violence is speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics. Hate Violence A person might be targeted because of race, ethnicity, gender, or religion.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 24 of 22 Prejudice is negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes. Prejudice and Intolerance A stereotype is an exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people. Prejudice can lead to intolerance. Intolerance is a lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 25 of 22 Frequently, intolerance leads to discrimination. Discrimination Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 26 of 22 The most effective way to deal with violence based on hate is through education. Reducing Intolerance

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 27 of 22 Vandalism is intentionally damaging or destroying another person’s property. Vandalism

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 28 of 22 Vocabulary harassmentUnwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm. bullyingThe use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person. cyber bullyingBullying that takes place by , instant messaging, text messaging, or at Web sites. hazingRequiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group. sexual harassment Any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance. hate violenceSpeech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics.

Section 7.2 Violence In Schools Slide 29 of 22 Vocabulary prejudiceNegative feelings about a group based on stereotypes. stereotypeAn exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people. intoleranceA lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions. discriminationThe unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice. vandalismIntentionally damaging or destroying another person’s property.

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