Glencoe Health Lesson 3 Understanding Violence LESSON 3

Glencoe Health Lesson 3 Understanding Violence

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence BIG IDEA Many forms of violence exist, however, you can protect yourself from violence. New Vocabulary violence sexual violence assault sexual assault random violence rape homicide Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Causes of Violence Main Idea Weapons, drugs, and gangs are some factors that can contribute to violence. You can commit yourself to avoiding violence and not participate in violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Causes of Violence Some acts of violence result from interpersonal conflicts. Violence can also be random. New Vocabulary violence The threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Causes of Violence Uncontrolled Anger or Frustration A Need to Control Others Hatred or Prejudice Against a Particular Group Retaliation or Revenge for Some Past Harm, Whether Real or Perceived Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Causes of Violence Children are at a greater risk of being involved in violence if their families: l are poor. l have low levels of education. l are involved in illegal activities. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Causes of Violence Teens are at a greater risk of being involved in violence if they have friends who are involved in violence and crime. Teens who are involved in school activities are at less risk of violence. They are also less likely to commit acts of violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Alcohol and Drug Use Studies have found that alcohol, in particular, plays a role in many violent crimes. Drinking and drug use can lower people’s selfcontrol and damage people’s judgment. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Mental and Emotional Problems Teens with low self-esteem may: l try to use violence to prove themselves. l use violence as a way of getting back at a system that they think has caused them to fail. l join gangs as a way to belong. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Mental and Emotional Problems Learning to control anger effectively can greatly reduce the risk of violence. Anger management workshops and counseling can help people learn to deal with anger and avoid lashing out at others. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Availability of Weapons A study of teens conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that one in five high school students reported having carried a weapon within the past 30 days. Access to weapons can increase violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Availability of Weapons ! Do not carry a weapon. People who carry guns are twice as likely to become victims of gun violence. ! If you know that another teen is carrying a weapon, tell an adult immediately. If necessary, contact the police anonymously. ! If your parents keep a gun at home, encourage them to equip it with a trigger lock and to store it unloaded in a locked cabinet. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence in the Media Every day, children and teens are exposed to violent words and images in television, movies, song lyrics, and video games. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence in the Media Studies have found that children and teens act more aggressively right after watching violent scenes. Children and teens who are aggressive tend to watch more violent television than their less aggressive peers. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Gang Violence Youth gangs are groups of teens or young adults who are involved collectively in violent or illegal activity. Teens who belong to gangs are much more likely than their peers to commit serious or violent crimes and to become victims of violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Gang Violence Avoiding Gang Violence Be aware of gang activity in your area, including the colors and symbols used by gangs. Seek out positive alternatives to gang membership. Be prepared to use refusal skills if anyone tries to recruit you into a gang. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Types of Violence Main Idea Violence may be physical or sexual. In nearly half of all violent crimes, the victims know their attackers. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Assault and Homicide An assault can be a minor threat or an attack that causes life-threatening injuries. New Vocabulary assault An unlawful physical attack or threat of attack. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Assault and Homicide Assaults can take the form of random violence. New Vocabulary random violence Violence committed for no particular reason. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Assault and Homicide If the victim of an assault dies, the crime becomes a homicide. New Vocabulary homicide The willful killing of one human being by another. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Assault and Violence Drugs Alcohol Risk Factors Associated with Violence Gangs Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Weapons Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Assault and Homicide You can protect yourself from assault and homicide by developing protective factors. For instance, strengthening your ties to your family and your school can lower your overall risk of violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Sexual Violence Victims of sexual violence are very likely to know their attackers. New Vocabulary sexual violence Any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Sexual violence includes sexual harassment. This can include jokes, gestures, or physical contact. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Sexual violence can include sexual assault. New Vocabulary sexual assault An intentional sexual attack against another person. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Sexual Violence Survivors of rape may be unwilling to report the crime because of shame or fear. New Vocabulary rape Any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Sexual violence and rape can happen to anyone, female or male. However, most rape victims are female. Sexual attacks can happen anywhere. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Avoiding Sexual Violence Tips for Avoiding Sexual Violence Be aware of your surroundings wherever you go. Refuse to go anywhere alone with someone you don’t know well or trust. Attend parties with friends so you can all watch out for each other. Avoid using alcohol or drugs, which can make you an easy target. Trust your instincts. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Responding to a Sexual Attack If you are ever sexually attacked, your goal is to survive. Do what you need to do to survive. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Responding to a Sexual Attack Reporting a sexual attack immediately gives you the best chance of bringing the attacker to justice. To preserve evidence of the attack, do not bathe or brush your teeth until you have been examined. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Responding to a Sexual Attack If you are the victim of a sexual attack, seek medical help for any injuries, and if appropriate, get tested for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs. ) Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Hate Crimes A hate crime is any crime motivated chiefly by hatred of or prejudice against a particular group. People may be targeted because of their race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or other difference. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Hate Crimes Forms of Hate Crimes Harassment Vandalism Arson Assault and Homicide Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Understanding Violence Hate Crimes Practicing and teaching tolerance of other groups can help end hate crimes. When a hate crime occurs, community members can condemn the crime and express support for the targeted group. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Review Understanding Violence After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. Identify two factors that can contribute to violence. Any two: Alcohol and drug use; mental and emotional problems such as low self esteem, stress, depression, and anger; the availability of weapons; violence in the media; gang violence. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Review Understanding Violence After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. What is random violence? Violence committed for no particular reason. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

LESSON 3 Review Understanding Violence After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Identify two steps you can take to protect yourself from sexual violence. Any two: Be aware of your surroundings; avoid alcohol and drug use; stay in groups and look out for each other; refuse to go anywhere alone with someone you do not know or trust; trust your instincts. Glencoe Health Chapter 9 Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence Lesson Home

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