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Resolving Conflicts & Preventing Violence Chapter 9
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Understanding Conflicts
Any disagreement, struggle or fight Causes: Misinterpretation Power struggles Personal loyalties Jealousy & envy Property disputes Conflicting attitudes & values Lack of respect
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Responding To Conflicts
Conflict Resolution: the process of ending a conflict through cooperation & problem solving (Compromise & Negotiation) Be respectful, yet assertive No name calling or yelling Each person gets to speak Don’t make assumptions Focus on issue “I” messages, not “You” messages Listen & have an open mind
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Understanding Violence
The threatened or actual use of physical force to power or harm another person or to damage property 5 Types of Violence: Assault Random violence Homicide Sexual violence Hate crimes
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Then There’s Abuse Physical, mental, emotional or sexual mistreatment of one person by another
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4 Types of Abuse Child Abuse Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Hazing
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Protecting Yourself From Abuse
*Only have positive & supportive friends & family *Avoid disrespectful people *Be assertive *At home: (Megan’s law) -lock up, don’t open doors to strangers, know neighbors *On the street: -don’t go out alone, be alert, yell of being threatened
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Sexual Abuse Any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual Sexual Assault (forced kissing, pulling off clothing, grabbing body parts) Rape (Date/Acquaintance) Sexual Harassment
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Help After a Sexual Assault/Rape
1) Get away from further harm 2) Call for help 3)Don't change anything about your body or your environment - Don't shower or go to the bathroom - Don't change your clothes or wash & comb your hair - Don't clean the place up 4) Go to the hospital 5) Seek therapy or counseling
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California Youth Crisis Hotline:
Community Resources School counselors California Youth Crisis Hotline: Teen to Teen hotline:
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