1. Conflict and Violence Conflict, Abuse, and other crimes

2. Conflict Any disagreement struggle or fight

3. Interpersonal conflicts – conflicts between people or groups of people

4. Conflict Scene from the Waterboy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpDn XYIFjo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpDn XYIFjo&feature=related What is the source of conflict? How was the conflict handled?

5. Common Causes of Conflict 1. POWER struggles 2. personal loyalties

6. 3. jealousy and ENVY

7. 4. property disputes 5. conflicting attitudes and values

8. 6. lack of RESPECT

9. Resolving Conflicts You can always Compromise

10. Use mediation, or communication to settle a disagreement

11. Negotiation Steps Take Time to Calm Down

12. Each party gets to talk, use ‘I Statements’ Ask for Clarification

13. Brainstorm a solution

14. Decide on a solution Follow up to see if the solution has worked

15. Mediation – Can work for some problems Bringing in a neutral Third party to help others resolve their conflicts peacefully

16. Should be neutral Discussions should remain confidential Establish well-defined ground rules

17. Peer Mediation A process by which specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts

18. Makes introductions Establishes ground rules Hears both sides Brainstorms Both sides sign a contract

19. Violence Threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property

20. Causes of Violence 1. uncontrolled anger or frustration

21. 2. a need to control others

22. 3. hatred or prejudice against a particular group

23. 4. revenge

24. Other Causes of Violence 5. Alcohol and other drugs

25. 6. Low Self- Esteem; emotional problems

26. 7. Availability of weapons

27. 8. Violence in the media

28. Chicago Teen http://www.cbsnews.com/1770-5_162- 0.html?query=chicago+teen&tag=srch&s earchtype=cbsSearch http://www.cbsnews.com/1770-5_162- 0.html?query=chicago+teen&tag=srch&s earchtype=cbsSearch Physical environment

29. Gangs and Violence Youth in gangs are much more likely to commit serious or violent crimes

30. Gang membership also reduces chances of graduating or finding a steady job

31. As we watch this clip – listen to the statistics of Detroit; Why is this happening?

32. Inside: Detroit’s Gang Squad http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/s eries/inside/4293/Videos/08010_00#tab- Videos/08010_00 http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/s eries/inside/4293/Videos/08010_00#tab- Videos/08010_00

33. Types of Violence Assault - an unlawful physical attack or threat of attack Homicide - the willful killing of one human being by another

34. Sexual Violence - any form of unwelcome sexual contact – assault or rape HATE CRIMES –because of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation

35. Hate Crimes Usually stereotyping in involved Lack Tolerance

36. Hate Crimes West Virginia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zumq0iUy MQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zumq0iUy MQ&feature=related Arizona http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlenVc4yjA 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlenVc4yjA 4 Receipt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0udzl4lpYcc

37. Hate Crime PSA/Ellen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUsEg G5musk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUsEg G5musk Play First: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSE6 kjJK6nc&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSE6 kjJK6nc&NR=1

38. Some Facts - Homicide In 2005 and average of 16 people ages 10 to 24 were killed a day in the United States

39. Among 10 to 24 year- olds, homicide is the 2 nd leading cause of death [2008] Among homicide victims, 82% killed with firearm

40. Some Facts – Sexual Violence More than 300,000 females and 93,000 males are raped each year Totals equal about 10.6% of women and 2.1% men

41. 20-25% of women in college report experiencing attempted rape or rape [2000]