Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson

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Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 1 The Nature of Conflict p.

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 1 The Nature of Conflict p. 316

Health Terms • Conflict • Interpersonal conflict • Internal conflict • Escalate

Health Terms • Conflict • Interpersonal conflict • Internal conflict • Escalate

Types of Conflict • Any disagreement, struggle, or fight. 1. Interpersonal conflict- THE FIGHT

Types of Conflict • Any disagreement, struggle, or fight. 1. Interpersonal conflict- THE FIGHT • • Teen disagreements Spending community funds 2. Internal conflicts- Jessie's Conflict • • • Mixed emotions Loyalty vs responsibility Decision-making model

How Conflicts Build • • A “fuse” is ignited Power • Property • Authority

How Conflicts Build • • A “fuse” is ignited Power • Property • Authority Jealousy Loyalty Territory 1. Innocently – accidentally bumping another 2. Purposefully – an act or remark that provokes

How Conflicts Build cont’d

How Conflicts Build cont’d

Recognizing Conflict • You can identify the problem and its source by asking yourself

Recognizing Conflict • You can identify the problem and its source by asking yourself the following questions: 1. What is really bothering me and why? 2. Is this a minor, a chronic, or a major problem? 3. What is triggering the conflict? 4. Are there hurt feelings or other unexplored emotions lurking beneath my anger? 5. Have anyone’s rights been violated? 6. What is my part in the problem? 7. Does this conflict involve my personal values or beliefs? 8. What is at stake here?

Responding to Conflict • • Fight or Flight …you can either face it or

Responding to Conflict • • Fight or Flight …you can either face it or ignore it. • The 2 most important points to remember: 1. Your personal health and safety should be your primary concern. 2. Walking away is a healthful, mature choice-not a sign of weakness.

What would you do? ? 1. A student steps on your new shoes in

What would you do? ? 1. A student steps on your new shoes in the hallway. 2. A person you don't get along with cuts you in the lunch line. 3. A classmate makes fun of you for having a bad mile-run time. 4. A student threatens to beat you up if you don't stop talking to his bf/gf.

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 2 Conflict Resolution Skills p. 320

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 2 Conflict Resolution Skills p. 320

Health Terms • • • Conflict resolution Tolerance Negotiations Mediation Peer mediators Confidentiality

Health Terms • • • Conflict resolution Tolerance Negotiations Mediation Peer mediators Confidentiality

Conflict Resolution • The process of ending a conflict by cooperating and problem solving

Conflict Resolution • The process of ending a conflict by cooperating and problem solving together. • Involves many interpersonal skills: • THE 3 C’s • Communication • Cooperation • Compromise THE 3 R’s Respect Rights Responsibility

Conflict Resolution cont’d • Respect – you show you value each one as an

Conflict Resolution cont’d • Respect – you show you value each one as an individual • More likely to get respect in return • Rights • No one owns anyone or their property • No right to control, destroy, or harm another • Privacy • Responsibility • For your own actions • What is your part in the conflict?

Conflict Resolution cont’d

Conflict Resolution cont’d

Negotiating • Talking • Listening • Consider the other person’s point of view •

Negotiating • Talking • Listening • Consider the other person’s point of view • Compromise if necessary • Devising a plan to resolve the conflict

Negotiating cont’d • Steps to Take 1. Choose a time and place conducive to

Negotiating cont’d • Steps to Take 1. Choose a time and place conducive to working out the problem. 2. Work together at a solution. 3. Keep an open mind. 4. Be flexible. 5. Take responsibility for your own actions and role in the conflict. 6. Give the person an “out”.

Mediation 1. The mediator asks each person to, in turn, to describe the disagreement.

Mediation 1. The mediator asks each person to, in turn, to describe the disagreement. 2. The mediator then summarizes both cases and asks for clarification. 3. Each side is then invited to talk to the other WITH mediator supervision. 4. Both parties may be asked to sign an agreement to work out the problem within a time frame.

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 3 Strategies for Avoiding Violence p.

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 3 Strategies for Avoiding Violence p. 324

Health Terms • Violence • Homicide • Assailant • Random Violence • Aggravated Assault

Health Terms • Violence • Homicide • Assailant • Random Violence • Aggravated Assault • Carjackings

Violence in Society • Crime statistics show that approximately onethird of all victims of

Violence in Society • Crime statistics show that approximately onethird of all victims of violent crime are teenagers, between the ages of 13 and 19. Today, homicide is the second-leading cause of death for young adults, after car accidents. Each year, more than 1, 500 murder victims are children and teens. • For every violent death, there at least 100 nonfatal injuries caused by violence.

Violence in Society cont’d • Why Violence? • A result of an unsuccessful attempt

Violence in Society cont’d • Why Violence? • A result of an unsuccessful attempt to resolve a conflict. • Victim knows assailant • Crimes of hate • Prejudice of race, ethnicity, or gender • Frustration and anger • Poverty or lack of opportunity • Usually by robberies or theft • Others may be killed or injured • Random • Innocent by-standers are injured • Often times it is against homeless

Violence and Teens • A 2001 United States survey of high school students found

Violence and Teens • A 2001 United States survey of high school students found that in the past year: • 33 percent of the students had been in a physical fight • 12. 5 percent of the students had been in a physical fight on school property • Ages 15 -34 - have a significantly higher rate of violence than any other age group. • EVERY DAY nearly 16, 000 crimes take place in or near schools.

Teens and Violence cont’d • What? • Fights • Attacks • Shootings • Gang

Teens and Violence cont’d • What? • Fights • Attacks • Shootings • Gang involvement • Where? • Classrooms • Restrooms • Hallways • Locker rooms • School grounds

Factors Affecting Violence 1. Availability of weapons 2. Territoriality 3. Media 4. Substance Abuse

Factors Affecting Violence 1. Availability of weapons 2. Territoriality 3. Media 4. Substance Abuse

Stopping and Preventing Violence • Academic after-school programs • Video production programs • Sports

Stopping and Preventing Violence • Academic after-school programs • Video production programs • Sports • Arts • Camping programs • Business intervening with “internships”

What You Can Do • Avoid guns, alcohol, and other drugs • Resist becoming

What You Can Do • Avoid guns, alcohol, and other drugs • Resist becoming a member of a gang • Learn and practice the skills of communication and conflict resolution • Work at building your self-esteem • Limit you exposure to media that promote and glamorize violence and prejudice • Help those who are younger to follow positive examples

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 4 Preventing Abuse p. 330

Chapter 14 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson 4 Preventing Abuse p. 330

Health Terms • abuse • rape • sexual assault

Health Terms • abuse • rape • sexual assault

Types of Abuse • children • ALL economic • teens • ALL racial •

Types of Abuse • children • ALL economic • teens • ALL racial • adults • ALL ethnic • senior adults

Types of Abuse cont’d • Physical Abuse • slapping • kicking • biting •

Types of Abuse cont’d • Physical Abuse • slapping • kicking • biting • burning • shaking • beating • other acts of violence

Types of Abuse cont’d • Physical Abuse cont’d 1. According to AMA 2 -4

Types of Abuse cont’d • Physical Abuse cont’d 1. According to AMA 2 -4 million women in the US are assaulted by their partner 2. 30% of US women report having been abused at some point of their life 3. 1/3 of women abused in adulthood grew up in homes where the mother was abused; 20%were abused as children 4. 34% of Americans witness an incident of domestic violence

Types of Abuse cont’d • Sexual Abuse • “silent violent epidemic” • forcing a

Types of Abuse cont’d • Sexual Abuse • “silent violent epidemic” • forcing a person to engage in sexual activities or sexual advances • adult toward an adult • adult toward a teen • adult toward a child

Types of Abuse cont’d • Sexual Abuse cont’d 1. 61% of sexual abuse victims

Types of Abuse cont’d • Sexual Abuse cont’d 1. 61% of sexual abuse victims are female under the age of 18 2. 5% of the time, males are the victims 3. 75% of sexual attacks, the victim knows the assailant 4. 700, 000 women in the US are sexually assaulted each year 5. Up to 80, 000 child sexual abuse cases reported; unreported far exceed this number 6. Sexual Abuse does NOT always involve intercourse

Types of Abuse cont’d Abuse in Dating Relationships • dominant treatment mistaken as caring

Types of Abuse cont’d Abuse in Dating Relationships • dominant treatment mistaken as caring • jealousy confused with love • caring involves: • kindness • gentleness • respect

Types of Abuse cont’d • Rape and Date Rape ANYTIME intercourse occurs when 1

Types of Abuse cont’d • Rape and Date Rape ANYTIME intercourse occurs when 1 person does not agree nearly 1/2 rape cases go unreported • • • Crucial for victim to act quickly to contact police and go to a hospital for an evaluation

How to Avoid Abuse 1. Recognize 2. Resist 3. Report

How to Avoid Abuse 1. Recognize 2. Resist 3. Report

Help for Victims of Abuse • report abuse • doctors and other health professionals

Help for Victims of Abuse • report abuse • doctors and other health professionals must report suspicion of abuse • if a teens is in, has been, or knows of abusive situations should talk with a trusted adult • counseling for victims and families

Help for the Abuser • often, abusers were victims themselves • because of this,

Help for the Abuser • often, abusers were victims themselves • because of this, they too need help to stop the re-occurance