2. Lesson 2 Keeping Schools Safe Is your school a safe place? Violence in schools threatens the safety of everyone in the school community. You can help keep your school safe by reporting any behaviors that may lead to violence.

3. Lesson 2 Examine factors that play a role in school violence. Analyze and apply strategies for avoiding weapons and school violence. Identify actions that individuals, schools, and communities can take to reduce violence. In this lesson, you’ll learn to: Lesson Objectives

4. Lesson 2 Issues of School Safety Violence in Schools National health goals have been set to reduce physical fighting and the carrying of weapons by adolescents on school property. In order to meet these goals, it’s important to look at some factors that play a role in school violence, such as the following:violence Bullying Sexual harassment Involvement in gangs These incidents should be reported to school personnel at once.

5. Lesson 2 Bullying Teasing, taunting, or shoving another student or making offensive gestures at him/her are forms of bullying. BullyingBullying may cause victims to become depressed, withdrawn, fearful, or angry. In some instances, ignoring a bully can help stop the behavior. Issues of School Safety

6. Lesson 2 Words, jokes, gestures, or touching of a sexual nature are all forms of sexual harassment.sexual harassment Harassment causes embarrassment, discomfort, and emotional pain for the victim. Federal law states that sexual harassment is illegal. Sexual Harassment Issues of School Safety

7. Lesson 2 Gangs Some violence in schools is related to gang activity.gang Issues of School Safety Common gang activities include vandalism, robbery, defacing public property with graffiti, and selling drugs. Gang members may bring weapons or drugs to school, endangering the safety of other students.

8. Lesson 2 Recognizing Warning Signs Reducing the Risk of Violence Being able to recognize the warning signs of violence can help members of a school community address potentially threatening situations before they occur.

9. Lesson 2 Choose your friends carefully. Avoid being alone. Join or develop a S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) chapter. Refuse to carry weapons. What You Can Do Reducing the Risk of Violence Report any violent acts or threats of violence. Practice conflict resolution skills. Use refusal skills to resist negative peer pressure.

10. Lesson 2 What Schools Are Doing Reducing the Risk of Violence Schools have procedures and policies to ensure the safety of students, such as: A zero-tolerance policy, which can require expulsion of students who participate in violence or who are found with drugs or weapons. Using metal detectors. “Closed” campuses. Hiring security guards.

11. Lesson 2 Peer Mediation Peer mediationPeer mediation sessions typically follow these steps: Making introductions Establishing ground rules Hearing each side Exploring solutions Closing the session Reducing the Risk of Violence

12. Lesson 2 Parent and Community Involvement Reducing the Risk of Violence Taking part in school events. Volunteering to monitor hallways, rest rooms, and cafeterias. Developing and supporting programs and activities that give teens a safe place to gather. Parents and community members can promote safety in schools by:

13. Lesson 2 1.bullying 2. peer mediation 3. violence 4. gang membership Quick Review Q. The process in which trained students help other students find fair ways of resolving conflict and settling differences is called _________. Choose the appropriate option.

14. Lesson 2 A. The process in which trained students help other students find fair ways of resolving conflict and settling differences is called peer mediation. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

15. Lesson 2 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer. Q. How might gang members endanger the safety of other students? Quick Review

16. Lesson 2 Click Next to attempt another question. A. Gang members may bring weapons or drugs to school, endangering the safety of other students. Quick Review - Answer

17. Lesson 2 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer. Q. List two warning signs that a person may be close to acting in a dangerous manner. Quick Review

18. Lesson 2 Click Next to continue. A. Some warnings signs that indicate that a person may be close to acting in a dangerous manner: Has difficulty controlling anger Disobeys school rules Frequently engages in risk behaviors Creates violent artwork or writing Constantly talks about weapons or violence Vandalizes and destroys property Quick Review - Answer

19. Lesson 2 Click Next to attempt another question. A. Some more warnings signs that indicate that a person may be close to acting in a dangerous manner: Uses alcohol or other drugs Harms animals Makes threats or detailed plans to hurt others Brings or talks about bringing a weapon to school Quick Review - Answer

20. Lesson 2 Discuss the question given below. What are some strategies for avoiding unsafe situations or violence at school? Quick Review

21. Lesson 2 A. Correct! The process in which trained students help other students find fair ways of resolving conflict and settling differences is called peer mediation. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

22. Lesson 2 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

23. Lesson 2 These incidents should be reported to school personnel at once. National health goals have been set to reduce physical fighting and the carrying of weapons by adolescents on school property. Violence in Schools Bullying Sexual harassment Involvement in gangs Violence is the threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property. Issues of School Safety In order to meet these goals, it’s important to look at some factors that play a role in school violence, such as the following:violence

24. Lesson 2 BullyingBullying may cause victims to become depressed, withdrawn, fearful, or angry. In some instances, ignoring a bully can help stop the behavior. Teasing, taunting, or shoving another student or making offensive gestures at him/her are forms of bullying. Bullying is the act of seeking power or attention through the psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person. Issues of School Safety Bullying

25. Lesson 2 Words, jokes, gestures, or touching of a sexual nature are all forms of sexual harassment.sexual harassment Harassment causes embarrassment, discomfort, and emotional pain for the victim. Federal law states that sexual harassment is illegal. Sexual Harassment Issues of School Safety Sexual harassment is referred to as uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person.

26. Lesson 2 Common gang activities include vandalism, robbery, defacing public property with graffiti and selling drugs. Gang members may bring weapons or drugs to school, endangering the safety of other students. Gangs Some violence in schools is related to gang activity. Issues of School Safety A gang is a group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity.

27. Lesson 2 Making introductions Establishing ground rules Hearing each side Exploring solutions Closing the session Peer Mediation Peer mediationPeer mediation sessions typically follow these steps: Peer mediation is a process in which trained students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences. Peer mediation is a process in which trained students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences. Reducing the Risk of Violence