1. Chapter 13 Lessons Three & Four (Pages 341-353) VIOLENCE PROTECTION & OVERCOMING ABUSE

2. Violence Occurrence  Reasons people use violence: 1. Dealing with conflict 2. Controlling others 3. Anger and frustration 4. Prejudice 5. Retaliation An assailant is a person who commits a violent act against another

3. Influences on Violence  Weapons availability  The media  Alcohol and other drugs  Mental/Emotional issues

4. Types of Violence Assault & Homicide  Assault is an unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill  Random violence is committed for no particular reason  Homicide is the willful killing of one human being by another

5. Types of Violence Sexual Violence  Sexual violence is any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed at an individual, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape  Sexual assault is any intentional sexual attack against another person  Rape is any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will

6. Gang-Related Violence  Drug sales  Physical Assault  Homicide Joining a gang increases the risk of being arrested, hurt, or killed

7. Abuse  Abuse is the physical, mental/emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another  Physical abuse is the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person  Verbal abuse is using words to mistreat or injure another person and harms emotional health  Stalking is the repeated following, harassment, or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause him or her harm

8. Dating Violence  Dating violence is abuse in dating relationships  It can be physical, emotional, and sexual  Signs of unhealthy dating relationships: 1. Jealously 2. Controlling 3. Insults and Put-Downs 4. Use of guilt for manipulation

9. Date and Acquaintance Rape  Date rape occurs when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse  Acquaintance rape occurs when someone known casually forces a person to have sexual intercourse

10. Overcoming Abuse  All incidents of abuse should be reported to authorities  Victims of rape should: 1. Call law enforcement 2. Get medical attention 3. Speak with a caring and trusted adult Victims of child abuse should seek counseling