1. Health Dr. Romano

2.  What is the first thing that attracts you to someone?

3.  Usually, it is a physical attraction  It could also be: ◦ Similar interests ◦ Intellect ◦ Set-up by a friend or family member ◦ Other?

4.  Going out as a group  Going out as couples  Steady dating

5.  Warning Signs of Abuse ◦ Your date is jealous when you talk to others ◦ Your date makes fun of you ◦ Your date makes all the decisions ◦ Your date has a history of bad relationships ◦ You feel isolated from your friends/family ◦ You feel less self-confident & worry about doing or saying the tight thing

6.  More than 50% of young women who are raped know the person who raped them.  Date rape drugs: hard to detect in food or drink because they are colorless, tasteless, odorless  Men can be victims of date rape as well

7.  Go out as a group  Let someone know where you are going  Avoid alcohol or other drugs  Have money to get home  In an emergency, call 911

8.  What is violence? ◦ Violence is the threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person ◦ Violence results in serious injury or death  Homicide  Suicide

9.  Poverty  Low education level  Family Violence  Media Violence  Availability of Weapons  Drug Abuse  Membership in Gangs

10.  Weapons in School  Harassment  Hazing  Sexual Harassment  Vandalism  Hate Violence ◦ Prejudice, Intolerance, Discrimination  Bullying ◦ Cyber bulling

11.  Peer Pressure  Control  Arguments  Revenge

12.  When I am upset with someone, I talk to the person in private where we cannot be overheard  When I am angry, I avoid using insults  I apologize when I do or say something hurtful  When I know a fight is brewing, I don’t go to watch  I avoid spreading rumors

13.  Choosing not to fight  Ignoring a conflict  Be flexible  Learn to control your anger  Confronting a person wisely  Stay calm  Learn to negotiate a solution  Provide a way out, be willing to apologize

14.  What can I do to prevent a fight? Write your ideas here…..

15.  Mediation  Your Role as a Bystander  When to Involve an Adult