1. Preventing Violence Chapter 7

2. Cost of Violence Section 1 To the victim may be:To the victim may be: a.Serious injuries b.Emotional scars To the assailant may be:To the assailant may be: c.Guilt or shame d.Fear of revenge e.Criminal charges To society may be:To society may be: f.Healthcare g. Law enforcement h.Fear of violence

3. Risk Factors for Violence Poverty:People without jobs, food, healthcare, or respect from others may have higher levels of frustration and anger.Poverty:People without jobs, food, healthcare, or respect from others may have higher levels of frustration and anger. Family violence : Children who witness violence are more likely to use violence to solve their own problems.Family violence : Children who witness violence are more likely to use violence to solve their own problems. Media violence:People’s attitudes and behaviors can be shaped by what they see on TV or in the movies. This is especially true for children.Media violence:People’s attitudes and behaviors can be shaped by what they see on TV or in the movies. This is especially true for children.

4. Availability of weapons:High homicide rates lead to an increase in gun purchases, which leads to an increase in homicides.Availability of weapons:High homicide rates lead to an increase in gun purchases, which leads to an increase in homicides. Drug abuse: The use of alcohol and illegal drugs affects a person’s ability to make good decisions.Drug abuse: The use of alcohol and illegal drugs affects a person’s ability to make good decisions. Membership in gangs: Most territorial gangs sell drugs and many are involved in other criminal behaviors.Membership in gangs: Most territorial gangs sell drugs and many are involved in other criminal behaviors.

5. Violence in Schools Section 2 Harassment: Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm.Harassment: Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm. Bullying: 5 ways you can help stop bullying:Bullying: 5 ways you can help stop bullying: a.Don’t make jokes at others’ expense or single out a person for exclusion. b.Don’t reward a bully with positive attention. c.Speak up. d.Don’t believe or spread rumors. e.Reach out to students who seem isolated.

6. Hazing: Hazing is requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group.Hazing: Hazing is requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group. Gender and Hazing: a. Male teens are more likely to report physical abuse. Females are more likely to report emotional abuse.Gender and Hazing: a. Male teens are more likely to report physical abuse. Females are more likely to report emotional abuse. Preventing Hazing: b. School administrators and teachers must establish rules and address reports quickly and fairly.Preventing Hazing: b. School administrators and teachers must establish rules and address reports quickly and fairly.

7. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment: Any uninvited or unwelcome sexual remarks or sexual advance.Sexual harassment: Any uninvited or unwelcome sexual remarks or sexual advance. Four ways you can help stop sexual harassment:Four ways you can help stop sexual harassment: a.Speak up assertively when you feel disrespected. b.Use refusal skills to reject unwanted sexual advances. c.Avoid being alone with someone you don’t trust. d.Report sexual harassment to an adult.

8. Hate Violence Prejudice: a. Negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes. Intolerance: b. Lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions. Discrimination: c. The unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice. Vandalism: d. Intentionally damaging or destroying another person’s property.

9. How Fights Start Section 3 ArgumentsArguments Two factors that often lead to arguments: a.Angerb. Hurt pride & embarrassment RevengeRevenge The desire for revenge leads to a dangerous cycle of fighting.

10. Role of friends and bystanders in fights Friends – May urge you to fight while staying out of the fight themselvesFriends – May urge you to fight while staying out of the fight themselves Bystanders– May gather at the scene of a potential fight, hoping to see a fightBystanders– May gather at the scene of a potential fight, hoping to see a fight

11. Control What is the main reason for domestic violence and dating violence?What is the main reason for domestic violence and dating violence?  One person’s desire to have control over another. List two reason’s why a victim may not fight back.List two reason’s why a victim may not fight back.  Fear that the violence will escalate  Believes that they deserve to be hit

12. Preventing Fights Section 4 Choosing not to fightChoosing not to fight a.Ignore conflict b.Confront the person

13. Ignoring a conflict Five tips that can help you decide when to ignore a conflictFive tips that can help you decide when to ignore a conflict a.You will probably never see the person again. b.The person or issue isn’t very important to you. c.The conflict is based on rumors that can be overlooked. d.The conflict is about something trivial or silly. e.A person tries to get you in trouble by provoking a fight.

14. When Ignoring a conflict YOU NEED TO:YOU NEED TO: Be flexible because your safety is your first concern. Trust your judgment and be prepared to try a new tactic if your first choice doesn't’t work. For example, you suspect the person may become angrier if you ignore the situation.Trust your judgment and be prepared to try a new tactic if your first choice doesn't’t work. For example, you suspect the person may become angrier if you ignore the situation. Control your anger because you might overreact to a situation.

15. Confronting a person wisely Three general steps for confronting a person wisely:Three general steps for confronting a person wisely: a.Choose the time and place wisely Pick a time when you can talk face-to-face in a public area. Make sure you don’t have an audience because if friends are around the person may think you are trying to embarrass them.Pick a time when you can talk face-to-face in a public area. Make sure you don’t have an audience because if friends are around the person may think you are trying to embarrass them. b.Stay calm-Keep voice low and avoid name calling

16. c.Negotiate a solution Do the unexpected: Be friendly, caring, confident. Try to make the situation seem as if it is not serious enough to fight about.Do the unexpected: Be friendly, caring, confident. Try to make the situation seem as if it is not serious enough to fight about. Provide a way out: To avoid fighting, present the person with compromise solutions. Provides an easy way out. “Let’s try this for a week and see how it goes.Provide a way out: To avoid fighting, present the person with compromise solutions. Provides an easy way out. “Let’s try this for a week and see how it goes. Be willing to apologize: Sometimes a sincere apology can be the quickest way to diffuse the situation.Be willing to apologize: Sometimes a sincere apology can be the quickest way to diffuse the situation.

17. Helping others to avoid fights Mediation is a process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third party.Mediation is a process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third party. Four strategies that bystanders can use to prevent fights. a.Ignore people who make negative remarks about others. b.Refuse to spread rumors. c.Do not relay threats or insults. d.Stay away from an area where you expect a fight to take place.

18. When to involve an adult If a friend reveals plans of violence to you, it is important to ask for help.If a friend reveals plans of violence to you, it is important to ask for help. Such plans should be taken seriously especially if your friend talks about using a weapon.Such plans should be taken seriously especially if your friend talks about using a weapon. Doing this is a true act of caring for your friend! It shows that you care too much to let your friend be lost to violence.Doing this is a true act of caring for your friend! It shows that you care too much to let your friend be lost to violence.