U2C5L2: Preventing Violence

Question 1

Zero Tolerance

Answer 1

Policy that makes no exceptions for any reason.

Question 2

Retaliate

Answer 2

To get revenge by doing something bad to someone who has harmed you.

Question 3

Gang

Answer 3

Group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal behavior.

Question 4

Antisocial

Answer 4

Lacking sociable instincts or practices, sometimes violating accepted laws and customs.

Question 5

What are some risk factors for those who commit violent crimes at school?

Answer 5

• History of violent abuse
• Involvement with illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
• Social rejection by classmates

Question 6

What are more risk factors for teen violence?

Answer 6

• Bullying: Some victims feel tormented but some direct their violence outward and retaliate in a violent way.
• Gangs: Take part in bad stuff like vandalism while recruiting young people, since their sentences are less harsh. They also feel like that’s the only place for them.
• Guns and other weapons: They make fights more violent, with 1 person dying from gunshots every 17 minutes, and firearm injury being the 2nd cause of death in 15-24 year olds. Put safety locks on guns, keep them unloaded, and take classes to be safe.
• Alcohol and drugs: People who are desperate and in need do violent things, and underage drinking is a big problem. They also majorly impair judgment.

Question 7

What are 6 things you can do to be and advocate and prevent violence?

Answer 7

• Refuse to bring a weapon/look-alike to school and don’t carry it for others.
• Report any violent incidents or threats to police/school authorities.
• Learn how to manage your own anger.
• Help others settle disputes the right way with proper resolution strategies.
• Welcome new students and befriend others who are left out.
• Sign/start non-violence pledges to promise a safe campus and proper conflict resolution.

Question 8

What are ways to protect yourself from violence indoors and outdoors?

Answer 8

Outdoors: do not walk alone at night, avoid poorly lit streets, do not carry a firearm or other weapon

Indoor: lock doors and windows when home alone, open the door only to people you know well, never tell a stranger you’re home alone and say your parents are busy and cannot come to the door