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Chapter 7Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
Lesson 3Preventing Violence
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assaultAn attack on another person in order to hurt him or her
Forced sexual intercourse
A violent crime that results in the death of anotherperson
rape
homicide
A group of young people who come together to takepart in illegal activities
gang
bullyingA type of violence in which one person uses threats, taunts, or violence to intimidate another again and again
When a person uses violence in a dating relationship to control his or her partner
A special school program where teens decide punishments for other teens for bullying and other problem behaviors
dating violence
youth court
In this lesson, you will be able to
identify causes of violence.
describe what gangs are.
define bullying.
analyze dating violence.
develop skills to protect against violence.
Predicting
Look over the major and minor
headings in this lesson. Write
a brief paragraph describing
the types of information that
you think will be covered in
this lesson.
Headings in this Lesson• Violence in Society
• Factors that Contribute to Violence
• Gangs
• Bullying
• Dating Violence
• Protect Yourself from Violence
• Reducing Violence at School
• Reducing Violence in Communities
Violence in Society
The most common violent crime is assault.
assault An attack on another person in order to hurt him or her
The second most common crime is robbery, which is taking another person’s property by force or the threat of force.
Violence in Society
Rape and homicide are very violent crimes.
rape Forced sexual intercourse
homicide A violent crime that results in the death of another person
Violence in Society
Most teens are not violent.
It is common for teens who have grown up with violence in their homes to use violence.
Factors that Contribute to Violence
PrejudicePrejudice Availabilityof WeaponsAvailabilityof Weapons
PeerPressure
PeerPressure
Alcohol andOther DrugsAlcohol andOther Drugs
Risk Factors for Engaging in Violence
Factors that Contribute to Violence
Engaging inRisky Behaviors
Engaging inRisky Behaviors
Having ParentsWho are ViolentHaving ParentsWho are Violent
CommittingCrimes Earlier
in Life
CommittingCrimes Earlier
in Life
Seeing Violenceas an Acceptable
Way of Life
Seeing Violenceas an Acceptable
Way of Life
Gangs
A teen may join a gang because it makes him or her feel more adult and give him or her a sense of belonging to something.
gang A group of young people who come togetherto take part in illegal activities
Gangs
Keeping Safe from Gang Violence
Don’t join a gang orhang out with
gang members.
Don’t join a gang orhang out with
gang members.
Don’t wear gang-relatedcolors or clothing.
Don’t wear gang-relatedcolors or clothing.
Walk away whenthreatened by a gang
member. Get help from the police
or a trusted adult.
Walk away whenthreatened by a gang
member. Get help from the police
or a trusted adult.
Bullying
There are three types of bullying.
bullying A type of violence in which one person uses threats, taunts, or violence to intimidate another again and again
PhysicalPhysical VerbalVerbal PsychologicalPsychological
Dating Violence
There are three types of dating violence.
dating violence When a person uses violence in a dating relationship to control his or her partner
PhysicalPhysical EmotionalEmotional PsychologicalPsychological
Dating Violence
Reasons for Dating Violence
A person may have seenviolence in their home or been
a victim of abuse.
A person may have seenviolence in their home or been
a victim of abuse.
A person may have learned thebehavior from movies, music
videos, video games, orother people.
A person may have learned thebehavior from movies, music
videos, video games, orother people.
Dating Violence
Warning Signs of Dating Violence
Feeling scaredor frightened
Feeling scaredor frightened
Discoveringa person’shistory ofviolence
Discoveringa person’shistory ofviolence
Feeling bulliedor put down infront of others
Feeling bulliedor put down infront of others
Having nocontrol indecisions
Having nocontrol indecisions
Protect Yourself from Violence
Do keep control of yourself.Do keep control of yourself.
Do’sDo’s
Do stay calm and speak softly.Do stay calm and speak softly.
Do walk away if necessary.Do walk away if necessary.
Do apologize if necessary.Do apologize if necessary.
Do try to turn the other person’s attention to somewhere else.Do try to turn the other person’s attention to somewhere else.
Protect Yourself from Violence
Do use your sense of humor.Do use your sense of humor.
Do’sDo’s
Do give the other person a way out.Do give the other person a way out.
Do let the other person leave or save face without fighting.Do let the other person leave or save face without fighting.
Do try to understand how the other person thinks or feels.Do try to understand how the other person thinks or feels.
Do try to figure out what the other person needs.Do try to figure out what the other person needs.
Do tell an adult.Do tell an adult.
Protect Yourself from Violence
Don’t let your emotions get the better of you.Don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
Don’tsDon’ts
Don’t let the other person force you into a fight.Don’t let the other person force you into a fight.
Don’t try to get even.Don’t try to get even.
Don’t tease.Don’t tease.
Don’t be hostile, rude, or sarcastic.Don’t be hostile, rude, or sarcastic.
Don’t threaten or insult the person.Don’t threaten or insult the person.
Reducing Violence at School
Some strategies that schools use to reduce violence include:
School uniformsDress codes
School uniformsDress codes Security systemsSecurity systems
Peer mediation andyouth court
programs
Peer mediation andyouth court
programs
youth court A special school program where teens decide punishment for other teens for bullying and other problem behaviors
Reducing Violence at School
Some strategies that communities use to reduce violence include:
Academic,recreational, and
cultural after-schoolprograms
Academic,recreational, and
cultural after-schoolprograms
Improved lightingin parks andplaygrounds
Improved lightingin parks andplaygrounds
NeighborhoodWatch ProgramsNeighborhood
Watch Programs
More police officerson foot, bicycle, or
horseback
More police officerson foot, bicycle, or
horseback
Being Safe On the Street
Let your parents know where you are. Let your parents know where you are.
Don’t walk by yourself if possible. Don’t walk by yourself if possible.
If someone is following you, go into a public place. If someone is following you, go into a public place.
Have your keys ready when you get home. Have your keys ready when you get home.
Don’t accept rides from strangers. Don’t accept rides from strangers.
Being Safe At Home
Keep doors and windows locked. Keep doors and windows locked.
Only open the door to people you know. Only open the door to people you know.
Don’t give out any personal information on the phone. Don’t give out any personal information on the phone.
What I Learned
List What are four common violent crimes?
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Vocabulary Define gang.
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Identify What can you do to stay safe from gang violence?
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Explain How can you help prevent bullying?
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Lesson 3 Review
Describe What strategies should you use to keepyourself safe if you are walking home and you thinkyou are being followed?
Thinking Critically
Analyze Maria and George are dating. Maria wantsGeorge to spend all his time with her and not to talk toother girls. Is this a sign of a healthy relationship?Why or why not?
Lesson 3 Review
Thinking Critically
Apply Imagine that you are home alone and twopeople you don’t know come to the door. They tell youthat their car broke down and ask if they can come in anduse your phone. What should you do to avoid possiblerisk to your safety?
Lesson 3 Review
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