VIOLENCE VIOLENCE is is

ON THE RISEON THE RISE-in the United States

-among teenagers

-in schools

uns

angs

Causes of ViolenceBreakdown of the family

Increased high school drop-out rates

Drug and alcohol addiction and use

Availability of guns

Media supports violent behavior

Racial and gender bias

Prejudice

Decreased self-esteem

Increased abuse and neglect

STOPPING AND PREVENTING VIOLENCE

• Conflict resolution taught in high school

• Communication skills taught in high school

• Family counseling• Hotlines• Rehabilitation of addict,

juvenile offenders, and gang members

STOPPING VIOLENCE• Personal safety

course• Youth curfews• Avoidance of

alcohol, drugs, gangs, and guns

• Build self-esteem

REFUSAL SKILLSTechniques and Strategies to help you say, “NO!” effectively

PASSIVE APPROACH

Giving up, giving in, or backing down without

standing up for one’s own rights and needs

REFUSAL SKILLSTechniques and Strategies to help you say, “NO!” effectively

AGGRESSIVE APPROACH

Overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or attacking

REFUSAL SKILLSTechniques and Strategies to help you say, “NO!” effectively

ASSERTIVE APPROACH

Standing up for one’s own rights in a firm but positive manner, state your position, acknowledge the rights of

others, then stand your ground