CHAPTER 9 RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND PREVENTING VIOLENCE DO

CHAPTER 9 RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND PREVENTING VIOLENCE DO NOW SEPTEMBER 19 WHAT TYPE OF INFLUENCE DO YOU THINK THE MEDIA HAS ON VIOLENCE? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER

LESSON 1: CAUSES OF CONFLICT 1. Power struggles 1. Teen and parent about power struggle 2. Personal loyalties 1. Friends mad about sides being taken 3. Jealousy and envy 1. Friend starts dating someone you like 4. Property disputes 1. Borrowing phone without permission 5. Conflicting attitudes and values 1. bullying 6. Lack of respect 1. Prejudice

RESULTS OF CONFLICT Positive Improved communication and problem-solving skills Social health Negative Stress Anger Frustration Violence

PREVENTING CONFLICT Avoiding people who provoke you Picking your “battles” Adjusting YOUR behavior Adjusting YOUR attitude

VOCABULARY Conflict: Any disagreement, struggle, or fight Interpersonal Conflicts: Conflicts between people or groups of people Escalate: Become more serious

CLASSWORK You MAY listen to music and work with the people around you Using your books, complete packet pg. 95 (Lesson 2: Resolving Conflicts) Book pg. 224 -228 Complete packet pg. 97 (Lesson 3: Understanding Violence) GALLERY WALK (slides are posted around the room with the answers) Using your books, complete packet pg. 102/107 (Lesson 4: Preventing and Overcoming Abuse/CH 9 Review) P. 236 -241 (packet pg. 102) P. 224 -241 (chapter review)

5 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VIOLENCE AMONG TEENS Alcohol and drug use Mental and emotional problems Availability of weapons Violence in the media Gang violence

5 STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SEXUAL VIOLENCE 1. Wherever you go, be aware of your surroundings 2. Refuse to go anywhere alone with someone you don’t know or trust 3. When going to a party, go with a group of friends 4. Avoid alcohol and drugs 5. Trust your instincts

WHAT ARE 4 FORMS THAT HATE CRIMES CAN TAKE 1. Harassment 2. Vandalism 3. Arson 4. Assault 5. Homicide

VOCABULARY Violence: The threatened, or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or damage to property Assault: An unlawful physical attack or threat of attack Random Violence: Violence committed for no particular reason Homicide: The willful killing of one human being by another

VOCABULARY Sexual violence: Any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed by another Sexual assault: Any intentional sexual attack against another person Rape: Any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will