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?

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What I Learned

Vocabulary Define gang.

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What I Learned

Identify What can you do to stay safe from gang violence?

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What I Learned

Explain How can you help prevent bullying?

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What I Learned

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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?

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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?

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