Chapter 5 Notes

Question 1

Violence

Answer 1

Any physical force that is used to harm people or damage property

• Violence has started to become a way of life in our community
• Observing and experiencing violence can also make a person more violent towards others

Question 2

Conflict

Answer 2

Another name for a fight or a disagreement

Question 3

Factors that Lead to Conflicts Between Teens

Answer 3

Feeling threatened
Unmanaged anger
Lack of respect
Bullying
Gangs

Question 4

Avoiding Dangerous Situations

Answer 4

Recognize the signs
Calm things down
Leave the situation
Firmly say you will not fight

Question 5

Resolving Conflict Without Violence

Answer 5

-Conflict resolution is a nonviolent way to deal with arguments
Negotiate- bargain or compromise for a peaceful solution to the problem
-Peer mediation
-Be assertive, use “I” messages, don’t make assumptions, don’t raise your voice

Question 6

What is Abuse?

Answer 6

Abuse is physical or emotional harm to someone
Unfortunately, the most common forms of abuse come from people one should be able to trust
Look for these characteristics in people: controlling, obsessive, manipulative, selfish, aggressive, needy, jealous, scary temper, mean

Question 7

Types of abuse

Answer 7

Child abuse- physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect
Domestic abuse
Elder abuse
Hazing

Question 8

Cycle of abuse

Answer 8

Honeymoon period-> promises, blaming, apologies, gifts
Tension building-> critiscm, yelling, swearing, coersion, anger
Explosion->attacks and threatens,(physical, emotional, social)
to honeymoon period

Question 9

Effects of abuse

Answer 9

Depression
Low self-esteem
Poor appetite or overeating
Low energy or fatigue
Poor concentration and difficulty making decisions
Difficulty sleeping
Feelings of worthlessness
Feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety

Question 10

Protecting Yourself From Abuse

Answer 10

Create a supportive network of friends and family
Avoid disrespectful people
Be assertive
Show disapproval

Question 11

Help for the abused

Answer 11

Tell someone
Go somewhere safe
Consider counseling

Question 12

Facts

Answer 12

30% of students are bullied or bully others
1 in 3 teens do not feel safe at school
As many as 3 million cases of child abuse are reported every year in the U.S.
It is estimated that an act of domestic abuse happens every 15 seconds in the U.S.

Question 13

Sexual Abuse

Answer 13

Any sexual act without consent
Incest- sexual activity between family members who are not husband and wife
Child abuse is common and children feel ashamed and are less likely to tell anyone what is happening

Question 14

Sexual Harassment

Answer 14

Any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content
Examples: telling unwanted jokes, making sexual remarks about a person’s clothing, touching a person inappropriately, staring at a person’s body parts, making sexual gestures, continuously asking a person out

Question 15

Sexual assaut and rape

Answer 15

Sexual assault is any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used
Date rape is sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows
80% of victims of sexual assault and rape know their attackers
Victims of sexual assault and rape suffer both physical and emotional trauma

Question 16

Protecting yourself from sexual abuse and violence

Answer 16

Keep your doors and windows locked at home, do not answer the door for strangers
Do not walk alone at night
Keep your phone handy
If you are being attacked, call out for help!

Question 17

Help after sexual assult

Answer 17

Make sure you are away from further harm
Call for help
Don’t change anything about your body or your environment
Ask someone to take you to the hospital
Seek therapy or counseling

Question 18

Domestic abuse def

Answer 18

Abuse from someone you live with like a family member or spouse

Question 19

Elder abuse

Answer 19

When old people are abused, financially (scam), neglect, abuse

Question 20

Hazing

Answer 20

Pressure to do something you wouldn’t normally do to join a group