1. Ch. 7 Lesson 1 Notes Conflict Resolution How Conflicts Occur Conflict is A conflict does not have to be a contest in which one side wins and the other loses. The best solution is a fair one, in which both sides win Main reasons for conflict: 1.- 2.- 3.-

2. Why Some Conflicts Get out of Hand The best time to resolve a conflict is in its early stages If a disagreement isn’t managed peacefully, the conflict can Escalate means to Certain factors such as anger, bullying, and group pressure can increase the chance that a minor argument will escalate into a major dispute ANGER What are some Physical Changes that happen to the body when you are Angry? –-

3. Anger that is not managed well can make a conflict worse Dwelling on whatever is making you angry can build anger into Rage Rage can turn into violence Figure 7.1 (read and discuss) BULLYING AND TEASING Some people seek power and attention by bullying Groups sometimes bully individuals or even whole neighborhoods What are some forms of bullying? 1. 2. 3. 4.

4. GROUP PRESSURE Pressure from a group can cause a small conflict to escalate into a big one Group pressure can also encourage people to express Prejudice is a Alcohol and Other Drugs About 35 percent of victims of violent crimes report that their offender had been drinking A person who has been drinking or taking other drugs is MUCH more susceptible to negative group pressure (what does this sentence mean to you) Ch. 7 L1 R? #’s 3 and 6 only (on a separate sheet of paper)

5. Ch. 7 Lesson 2 Notes Resolving Conflicts Conflict Resolution Skills Conflict Resolution involves Many conflicts are not easily settled The key to conflict resolution is having respect for the other person’s rights Principles of Conflict Resolution To reach agreement, people in conflict need to practice communication skills and self-control They must be willing to Compromise is giving Figure 7.2 (read and discuss)

6. Mediation The best kind of solution to a conflict is a A Win-Win Solution is People who cannot solve the conflict on their own may need to use Mediation is How does Mediation work? Read the third Paragraph on pg. 169 To be an effective mediator you must Figure 7.3 (read and discuss) Ch. 7 L2 R? #’s 3, 5, 6

7. Ch. 7 Lesson 3 Notes Violence in Our Society Question??? Is threatening to hit or hurt someone an act of violence? Is destroying property or yelling mean and hurtful words at someone an act of violence? Violence is Homicide is –Violence at its worst Numbers of homicides and other violent acts have declined over resent years What is the leading cause of death among teens?

8. What do you feel are some reasons for the high rate of violence in our society? Violent acts shown on television and in movies Changes in family structure that tend to leave children unsupervised Availability of guns and other weapons Violence and Teens In 1998 about 1/3 of all victims of violent crime were between the ages of 12 and 19 Each year more than 120,000 youths are arrested for committing violent crimes continue >

9. Gangs A Gang is What do typical gang activities include? - Weapons Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24 For every one person killed by a firearm, four are wounded A survey of young people who had been shot revealed that 35% of them were carrying guns when they were wounded Why do you think Drugs and Violence go hand and hand????

10. Group Discussion –In small groups discuss the scenario given to you and come up with several alternative behaviors to your actions. What could you have done differently or how can you get yourself out of the situation safely. –Figure 7.4Shield Yourself from Violence Protecting Yourself from Rape Rape is Over half of all rape victims know their attackers When ever a person is forced to have sex, A RAPE HAS OCCURRED To protect yourself from rape, here are some suggestions: - Ch. 7 L 3 R? #’s 4 and 5

11. Ch. 7 Lesson 4 Notes Preventing Abuse Abuse is defined as Abuse occurs mostly in close relationships; parents or guardians may abuse children, siblings may abuse each other, and friends may abuse friends Physical Abuse Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, A legal term used to describe physical abuse is Battery is

12. Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is It occurs when a person is made fun of, yelled at, bullied, and made to feel stupid, worthless, or helpless Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse occurs It is sexual abuse any time an adult commits a sexual act with a child or young person below the age of consent. (what is the age of consent) Often the sexual abuser of children and teens is an adult family member or friend Sexual harassment is Sexual harassment includes words, touching, jokes, looks, notes, or gestures with sexual meaning

13. Neglect Neglect is Who are often the ones who are neglected? Children who are neglected may grow up feeling worthless and have difficulty setting and achieving goals Effects of Abuse The effects of abuse are long term The mental and emotional effects remain long after any physical injuries have healed. WHY? Victims blame themselves and are too afraid or embarrassed to seek help If a person does not receive help, the effects of abuse can last a lifetime

14. The Cycle of Abuse A person who was abused as a child or who witnessed abuse of others may see abuse as a normal way of life. 1/3 of abused and neglected children will eventually victimize their own children The Cycle of Abuse is a What can you do if you know someone is being abuse? Where can you go to get help??? –- Ch. 7 L 4 R? #’s 5 and 6