1. Building Vocabulary homicide assault rape victim LESSON 1 Understanding Violence BIG IDEA Violence is a major health problem in our society. I can explain the difference between homicide and assault. I can list the factors that cause violence. Lesson Home

2. Types of Violence Rape: Forced sexual intercourse LESSON 1 Understanding Violence Assault: An attack on another person in order to hurt him or her Homicide: A violent crime that results in the death of another person The most common violent crimes in the U.S. are homicide, assault, rape, and robbery. Lesson Home New Vocabulary

3. Factors in Teen Violence LESSON 1 Understanding Violence Prejudice Peer pressure Media influence Drugs Gangs Weapons Lesson Home

4. Effects of Violence Victim: Any individual who suffers injury, loss, or death due to violence LESSON 1 Understanding Violence A teen is twice as likely as an adult to be a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes always have an effect on the survivors. They may have physical and emotional injuries. Why do you think teens are twice as likely to be a victim of a violent crime? Lesson Home New Vocabulary

5. Effects of Violence If you experience a violent crime, you can take action to help yourself and protect others. Get medical attention. You may have injuries you are not aware of. Report the incident to the police. It is important to file a report. This will help bring the responsible person to justice and help prevent that person from harming someone else. Get treatment for the emotional effects of the crime. Professionals can help you work through the emotional and psychological pain caused by the crime. LESSON 1 Understanding Violence Lesson Home

6. Explain to your table: What is violence? Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence After You Read Lesson Home

7. Explain What is violence? Violence is any behavior that causes physical or psychological harm to a person or damage to property. Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence After You Read Lesson Home

8. List- write your answer in your notes: What are six factors that contribute to violent behavior? Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence After You Read Lesson Home

9. List What are six factors that contribute to violent behavior? Prejudice, peer pressure, media influence, gangs, drugs, and weapons. Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence After You Read Lesson Home

10. Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence Analyze- Share with a partner at your table: Why should the survivor of a violent crime tell someone? Thinking Critically Lesson Home

11. Lesson 1 Review LESSON 1 Understanding Violence Analyze- Share with a partner at your table: Why should the survivor of a violent crime tell someone? Telling someone can help a person get the help she or he needs. A survivor should get medical attention, tell the police about the crime, and get help for the emotional and psychological effects of the crime. Thinking Critically Lesson Home

12. Protecting Yourself from Violence LESSON 2 Violence Prevention Acts of violence can happen anywhere, including at home, at school, or in your neighborhood. However, you can take a number of steps to help protect yourself. Lesson Home

13. Protecting Yourself from Violence LESSON 2 Violence Prevention Lesson Home Let your parents know where you are, your route home, and when to expect you. Avoid walking by yourself, if possible. After dark, walk in well-lit areas. Avoid walking in dark alleyways. If you think someone is following you, go into a public place, such as a store or a well-lit area where there are other people. When you are about to arrive home, have your keys out so you don’t have to hunt for them. Avoid accepting rides from strangers, and never hitchhike. Do you do any of these things already to protect yourself from violence? Do you have any to add to this list?

14. Lesson 2 Review LESSON 2 Violence Prevention Apply- Share with a partner of the opposite gender: What strategies could you use to keep yourself safe walking home from a movie theater? Thinking Critically Lesson Home

15. Lesson 2 Review LESSON 2 Violence Prevention Apply- Share with a partner of the opposite gender: What strategies could you use to keep yourself safe walking home from a movie theater? Students should mention walking with a group; walking in well- lighted areas if it is dark; not accepting rides from strangers; letting your parents know where you are and when you plan to be home; avoiding alleys; having your keys out when you arrive home so you can open the door quickly. Thinking Critically Lesson Home

16. Building Vocabulary battery domestic violence LESSON 3 Abuse BIG IDEA Abuse affects the physical, mental/emotional, and social health of the person who is abused. I can identify the 4 different types of abuse. I can define domestic violence. Lesson Home

17. What is Abuse? LESSON 3 Abuse Lesson Home

18. Types of Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse The four main types of abuse are  Physical abuse.  Emotional abuse.  Neglect.  Sexual abuse. Lesson Home

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20. Physical Abuse Domestic violence: Physical abuse that occurs within a family LESSON 3 Abuse Battery: The beating, hitting, or kicking of another person Physical abuse causes physical harm. A common form of physical abuse is battery. Battery is common in cases of domestic violence. Lesson Home New Vocabulary

21. Emotional Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Emotional abuse involves words and gestures. What are some examples of emotional abuse? Emotional abuse can occur in the home, at school, or with friends. Sometimes emotional abuse occurs in a dating situation. If you or someone you know has been emotionally abused, get help from a trusted adult. Lesson Home

22. Emotional Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Emotional abuse involves words and gestures. What are some examples of emotional abuse? Bullying, yelling, teasing, insults, harsh criticism, and threats of violence are all forms of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse can occur in the home, at school, or with friends. Sometimes emotional abuse occurs in a dating situation. If you or someone you know has been emotionally abused, get help from a trusted adult. Lesson Home

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24. Neglect LESSON 3 Abuse Neglect is against the law and should be reported to the police. About 1 out of every 10 children in the United States is a victim of neglect or child abuse. Neglect can have long- lasting physical and emotional effects on children. Lesson Home

25. Sexual Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Sexual abuse can be any type of unwanted touching, kissing, or sexual activity. Photographing a child for sexual materials is another form of sexual abuse. It is also against the law to force a child to look at sexual materials. Sex offender website: http://www.familywatchdog.us/ Lesson Home

26. Effects of Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Physical Effects Impaired brain development. Impaired physical, mental, and emotional development. Hyperactivity and sleep disturbances. Poor physical health, including various illnesses. Lesson Home

27. Effects of Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Mental/Emotional Effects Low self-esteem. Increased risk for depression, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Alcohol and drug abuse. Difficulty with language development and academic achievement. Suicide. Eating disorders. Lesson Home

28. Effects of Abuse LESSON 3 Abuse Social Effects Difficulty forming secure relationships. Difficulties during adolescence. Criminal and/or violent behavior. Abusive behavior. Lesson Home

29. Describe- To a partner: Name the four major types of abuse. Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

30. Describe- To a partner: Name the four major types of abuse. Physical, Emotional, Neglect, and Sexual Abuse Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

31. Identify- In your notes: What are four social health concerns for survivors of abuse? Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

32. Identify- In your notes: What are four social health concerns for survivors of abuse? Difficulty forming secure relationships; difficulties during adolescence; criminal and/or violent behavior; abusive behavior Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

33. Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse Evaluate- Write 3 sentences in your notebook: Do you think it is important for survivors of abuse to get help? Why or why not? Thinking Critically Lesson Home

34. Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse Evaluate- Write 3 sentences in your notebook: Do you think it is important for survivors of abuse to get help? Why or why not? Students should recognize that it is important for victims of abuse to get help. Getting help may help them avoid the effects of abuse mentioned in the text. Thinking Critically Lesson Home

35. Advocacy- FOR HOMEWORK: Locate and research 1 local organization that provides help for people who have experienced abuse. Write down or type up the name of the organization, contact information, and whether they specialize in a particular type of abuse. DUE TOMORROW! Lesson 3 Review LESSON 3 Abuse Applying Health Skills Lesson Home

36. Building Vocabulary cycle of abuse crisis hot line LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse BIG IDEA The cycle of abuse can be stopped, but it often requires outside help. I can identify ways to get help when in an abusive situation. I can list the warning signs of abuse. Lesson Home

37. Warning Signs of Abuse LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Lesson Home Write down 4 warning signs of abuse!

38. The Cycle of Abuse Cycle of abuse: Pattern of repeating abuse from one generation to the next LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Although it is not always the case, a child who has been abused or who witnessed abuse may grow into an adult who abuses others. Breaking the cycle of abuse often requires outside help. Lesson Home New Vocabulary

39. Why Survivors Stay Silent LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Survivors of abuse might choose to stay silent because: Some people think no one will believe them. A child may fear that adults will think he or she is lying. A person may think abuse is a private matter. Some people believe they deserved the abuse because of something they did. No one ever deserves to be abused. A person may think their abuser will seek revenge. Lesson Home

40. Sources of Help for Victims of Abuse LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Lesson Home

41. Breaking the Cycle of Abuse The cycle of abuse will not end until it is reported. A person who is abused needs help, and so does the abuser. The only way anyone will get help is if the abuse is reported. A professional counselor can help a survivor of abuse by helping the person understand his or her feelings. If you have experienced abuse, use what you have learned to get help. If you suspect a friend has been abused, encourage that person to get help. LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Lesson Home

42. Identify- Write in your notes: What are three warning signs of abuse? Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

43. Identify What are three warning signs of abuse? Students should list three of the following: unexplained injuries such as bruises or burns, loss of interest in school, change in appearance or personality Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

44. Explain- To a partner: What is the cycle of abuse? Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

45. Explain- To a partner: What is the cycle of abuse? The cycle of abuse occurs when abusive patterns go from one generation to the next. Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse After You Read Lesson Home

46. Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Analyze- Brainstorm with your table: Why are some abusers older than their victims? Thinking Critically Lesson Home

47. Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Analyze- Brainstorm with your table: Why are some abusers older than their victims? Possible answers: An older person is usually bigger, stronger, and smarter. This can allow the abuser to intimidate the other person. Thinking Critically Lesson Home

48. Communication Skills- Write a dialogue with a partner: Write a dialogue between yourself and a person who has been abused. That person wants to report the problem, but doesn’t know where to begin. Lesson 4 Review LESSON 4 Preventing and Coping with Abuse Applying Health Skills Lesson Home