1. Protecting Yourself from Violence
How can you avoid being the victim of a violent act?
Recognize possible sources of violence in your environment.
Choose behaviors that minimize your chances of being a victim.

2. In this lesson, you will learn to:
Lesson Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn to:
Compare the causes and effects of violence
Show influences on violence, such as the media and alcohol and other drugs
Identify different types of violence and strategies for avoiding violence
Develop strategies for avoiding gangs and weapons

3. Causes of Violence Why Violence Occurs
Some people use violence as a means of dealing with conflicts. In such cases, the victim may know his or her assailant.
Some common causes of violence and deliberate injury:
Need to control others: Using violence to control others.
Way of expressing anger: Striking out against others.
Prejudice: Some acts of violence are crimes of hate that stem from prejudice.
Retaliation: People sometimes use violence to retaliate against individuals or groups.

4. Influences on Violence
Factors That Contribute to Violence
Weapons Availability
Media Messages
Substance Abuse
Mental/Emotional Health Issues

5. Influences on Violence
Weapons Availability
Strategies exist to reduce accidents and intentional injuries caused by firearms, as well as to avoid weapons altogether.
People must now undergo background checks in order to purchase guns from licensed dealers.
People who own guns legally can install safety devices on their firearms.
Owners are encouraged to keep guns unloaded and securely stored when not in use.

6. Influences on Violence
The Media
The role of the media in contributing to violent behavior is a matter of great debate.
Some critics point to increased occurrences of violent acts following extensive media coverage of such events.
Other experts think that young people become desensitized, or emotionally indifferent, to acts of violence when they see such images repeatedly.

7. Influences on Violence
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drug users often turn to illegal activities, such as robbery, to obtain money to purchase drugs.
People using alcohol or other drugs cannot think clearly and have difficulty making safe, healthful decisions.
Use of these substances also makes it difficult for an individual to control his or her emotions. This may cause a person to behave violently.

8. Influences on Violence
Mental/Emotional Issues
People who feel unvalued may use violence in an attempt to prove their self-worth.
Some violent behaviors are acts of revenge by people who have never learned any other way of dealing with disagreements.
Anger management workshops and counseling are available in most communities for people who have problems controlling their anger.

9. Youth Involvement in Crimes
Types of Violence
Youth Involvement in Crimes
Youth violence is violence directed toward or carried out by persons under the age of 19.
Teens are two and a half times more likely to be crime victims than adults are.
About 100,000 teens are arrested each year for violent crimes such as assault, homicide, and sexual violence.

10. Assault and Homicide Types of Violence
Each day in the United States, about 18,000 people survive an assault.
Some assaults involve people who do not know one another—this is known as random violence.
Assault may sometimes result in homicide.
After automobile accidents, homicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24.

11. Strategies for Avoiding Violence
Types of Violence
Strategies for Avoiding Violence
If an attacker wants your money or jewelry and you are in danger, throw your purse, wallet, or jewelry away from you. Then run in the opposite direction.
If you are being followed, go to a place where there are other people.

12. Sexual Violence Types of Violence
Sexual assault and rape, two forms of sexual violence, differ from sexual harassment in that physical attacks are involved.
These are acts of violence rather than acts of passion.
The attacker is generally motivated not by sexual desire but by the desire to force another person to do something he or she does not want to do.

13. Sexual Assault and Rape
Types of Violence
Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault is often accompanied by battery or the beating of the victim.
Rape is one of the least reported crimes.
Of the estimated 683,000 rapes that take place each year, only about 16 percent are reported to police.

14. Sexual Violence in a Dating Relationship
Types of Violence
Sexual Violence in a Dating Relationship
Most sexual violence is directed at females, but males may also be victims.
Currently, 8 percent of teens report being victims of sexual violence during dating by the time they reach the ninth grade.
In some states, sexual intercourse between a male of any age and a female under the age of 18 is considered rape unless the two are married.
Penalties for this crime may include going to prison as well as a lifelong record as a sex offender.

15. Escaping and Surviving a Sexual Attack
Types of Violence
Escaping and Surviving a Sexual Attack
If you do become the target of a sexual attack, try to run for help.
If it’s not possible to run, try something else, such as screaming or yelling “Fire!”
If possible, try to physically disable or stun your attacker.
Be alert to moments when you might catch the attacker off guard and escape.
Use your wits and try different approaches.

16. Gang-Related Violence
Risks of Gang Membership
Gang-related crimes often include the sale of drugs, physical assaults on rival gang members, and homicide.
Joining a gang increases one’s risk of being arrested, hurt, or killed.
You can avoid risks associated with gang membership by resisting pressure to join a gang and leaving when you see gang members.

17. Quick Review
Choose the appropriate option.
Q. An unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people is called _________.
prejudice
2. assault
3. homicide
4. random violence

18. A. 1. prejudice Quick Review - Answer
An unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people is called prejudice.
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19. Q. Common causes of violence do NOT include:
Quick Review
Choose the appropriate option.
Q. Common causes of violence do NOT include:
Desire to learn new things
Anger or frustration
Need to control others
Prejudice

20. A. 1. Desire to learn new things
Quick Review - Answer
A. 1. Desire to learn new things
Common causes of violence do not include the following: desire to learn new things.
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21. Quick Review
Choose the appropriate option.
Q. Use of alcohol or other drugs helps a person to control his or her emotions, which may lead to violence.
True
False

22. Quick Review - Answer
A. False. Use of alcohol or other drugs does not help a person to control his or her emotions, which may lead to violence.
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23. Q. Messages from the media can sometimes affect violent behavior.
Quick Review
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Q. Messages from the media can sometimes affect violent behavior.
True
False

24. Quick Review - Answer
A. True. Messages from the media can sometimes affect violent behavior.
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26. Quick Review - Answer
A. Correct! An unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people is called prejudice.
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28. Quick Review - Answer
A. Correct! Common causes of violence do not include the following: desire to learn new things.
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30. Quick Review - Answer
A. Correct! Use of alcohol or other drugs does not help a person to control his or her emotions, which may lead to violence.
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32. Quick Review - Answer
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34. Causes of Violence Why Violence Occurs
Some people use violence as a means of dealing with conflicts. In such cases, the victim may know his or her assailant.
Some common causes of violence and deliberate injury:
An assailant is person who commits a violent act against another.
Need to control others: Using violence to control others.
Way of expressing anger: Striking out against others.
Prejudice: Some acts of violence are crimes of hate that stem from prejudice.
Retaliation: People sometimes use violence to retaliate against individuals or groups.

35. Causes of Violence Why Violence Occurs
Some people use violence as a means of dealing with conflicts. In such cases, the victim may know his or her assailant.
Some common causes of violence and deliberate injury:
Prejudice is an unfair opinion or judgment of a particular
group of people.
Need to control others: Using violence to control others.
Way of expressing anger: Striking out against others.
Prejudice: Some acts of violence are crimes of hate that stem from prejudice.
Retaliation: People sometimes use violence to retaliate against individuals or groups.

36. Assault and Homicide Types of Violence
Each day in the United States, about 18,000 people survive an assault.
Some assaults involve people who do not know one another—this is known as random violence.
Assault may sometimes result in homicide.
After automobile accidents, homicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24.
An assault is an unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill.

37. Assault and Homicide Types of Violence
Random violence is violence committed for no particular reason.
Each day in the United States, about 18,000 people survive an assault.
Some assaults involve people who do not know one another—this is known as random violence.
Assault may sometimes result in homicide.
After automobile accidents, homicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24.

38. Assault and Homicide Types of Violence
A homicide is the willful killing of one human being by another.
Each day in the United States, about 18,000 people survive an assault.
Some assaults involve people who do not know one another—this is known as random violence.
Assault may sometimes result in homicide.
After automobile accidents, homicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24.

39. Sexual Violence Types of Violence
Sexual assault and rape, two forms of sexual violence, differ from sexual harassment in that physical attacks are involved.
These are acts of violence rather than acts of passion.
The attacker is generally motivated not by sexual desire but by the desire to force another person to do something he or she does not want to do.
Sexual violence is any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed
at an individual, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape.

40. Sexual Assault and Rape
Types of Violence
Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault is often accompanied by battery or the beating of the victim.
Rape is one of the least reported crimes.
Of the estimated 683,000 rapes that take place each year, only about 16 percent are reported to police.
Sexual assault is any intentional sexual attack against another person.

41. Sexual Assault and Rape
Types of Violence
Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault is often accompanied by battery or the beating of the victim.
Rape is one of the least reported crimes.
Of the estimated 683,000 rapes that take place each year, only about 16 percent are reported to police.
Rape is any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will.