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Explore the different forms of violence, its impact on individuals and society, and effective ways to prevent conflicts. Learn about the root causes of violence, myths vs. facts, and strategies to avoid fights and promote peace.
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CHAPTER 9 PREVENTING VIOLENCE
What is Violence? • The use • Examples- Wars, riots, stabbings, rapes, spouse abuse, child beatings, fights.
Most are committed by strangers. Can be an effective way to solve problems. Best form of protection is a gun. Most is racially motivated. Certain races are more violent than others. Youth gangs responsible for majority. ½ of victims know their assaulter. Temporary solution to a problem. 2x more likely to be killed. 43x more likely to kill family than intruder. 90% are from same race. Has to do with poverty, not race. 3% are gang-related. 12% by family members. Myths vrs. Facts
Costs of Violence • Cost to the Victim - ________________ • Physical • anything that can be seen or injuries with the body • Emotional • Anger, fear sadness, negative emotions, etc.
Costs of Violence • Costs to the Assailant - _______________ • Physical • Emotional • Financial/Court Record
Costs of Violence • Costs to Society • Financial • Emotional
Risk Factors for Violence • __________________ • Why? • _____________________________ • Frustration & hostility that sometimes results when people are unable to improve their lives.
_________ VIOLENCE – page 231 • WHY? • EXAMPLES
FAMILY VIOLENCE • Children learn behaviors by imitating adults/family members. • Example: Calvin, Keegan, Nolan
Causes of conflict • How do fights start? • ________________ • What is the “root” of most arguments? *___________
How fights start • Hurt Pride & Embarrassment • _________________ • Examples?
How fights start • Peer Pressure • Instigators
How fights start • _________________Negative feeling about a certain group of people based upon stereotypes • _________________lack of acceptance of other’s opinion’s, beliefs, or actions • _________________Unfair mistreatment of a person or group based on prejudices
Why are their still prejudices today??? • ____________ • ______________________ • ______________________
Preventing Fights • Recognize the conflict _____________ • Learn to ignore some conflicts • Confront a person wisely • _________________________________ • Stay calm • Negotiate a solution • Do the unexpected • Provide the person with a way out • Be willing to apologize
Helping others avoid fights • _______________________ involves a neutral 3rd party • Your role as an _____________________ • Ignore people who talk bad about others • Don’t spread rumors • Stay away from potential fight scenes • Show respect • Get help…if needed