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Violence- threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person
Victim- person who is attacked
Assailant- person who attacks another person
Based on 2010 statistics in the U.S.:Every 31-minutes a death by homicide occurs.
Every 14-minutes someone commits suicide.
Every 2-minutes someone is sexually assaulted.
Costs of Violence Costs to Victim
Permanent injuries Death Pain Physical and emotional scars Anger Fear Depression Trouble focusing on future Burden on family
Costs to Assailant Serious injury Guilt or shame Fear of retaliation Criminal charges Court costs Lawyer fees Jail time Trouble finding a job
Costs to Society Financial costs
Healthcare Taxes for law enforcement, courts and
prisons Metal detectors and security for
schools Emotional costs
Fear of violence affects daily living Suspicious of strangers
Risk Factors for Violence Poverty Family Violence Media Violence Availability of Weapons Drug Abuse Membership in Gangs
Violence in Schools Harassment- Unwanted remarks or
actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm.
Bullying- the use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person.
Hazing- requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group.
Vandalism- intentionally damaging or destroying another person’s property.
Hate Violence- speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics.
Sexual Harassment- any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance.
Stereotype- an exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people.
Prejudice- negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes.
Discrimination- the unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.
Intolerance- a lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions.
How Fights Start Arguments Anger – the root of most arguments
and of many fights Hurt Pride and Embarrassment Revenge – leads to cycle of violence Peer Pressure – more difficult to
avoid a fight if bystanders are present Instigators – people that
encourage fighting while staying out of the fight themselves
Control – desire to have control over another (main reason for domestic violence)
Preventing Fights Recognize the Conflict Early Learn to ignore some conflicts
Be flexible Control your anger
Confront the person wisely Choose a time and place carefully Stay Calm Negotiate a solution
Do the unexpected Provide a way out Be willing to apologize
Violence Quiz. Match the following words with the correct definition:
1. Hate violence 2. Prejudice 3. Stereotype 4. Intolerance 5.Discrimination
A. Negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes.
B. A lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions
C. Speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics.
D. The unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
E. An exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people.
Hate Violence
speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics.