Preventing Violence

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Preventing Violence
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I . Violence

• Any physical force used to harm people or damage
  property.

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II. Factors that lead to conflict between teens

• Feeling threatened.
• Unmanaged anger
• Lack of respect (for self and others)
• Bullying
• Gangs

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III. Avoiding dangerous situations

• Recognize the signs
• Calm things down
• Offer alternatives
• Leave the situation

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IV. Bullying

• A person or group of people repeatedly trying to
  harm someone who is weaker or vulnerable.

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V. Bullying Behaviors

• Direct Attacks
• Hitting
• Threatening
• Intimidating
• Maliciously Teasing
• Taunting
• Name-Calling
• Sexual Remarks
• Damaging Belongings

• Indirect Attacks
• Spreading Rumors
• Encouraging others to reject or exclude someone
• Cyber bullying
• E-mails
• Instant messages
• Myspace

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VI. Characteristics of Bullies

• Like to dominate others
• Self-Centered
• Poor social skills
• Poor social judgment
• Insecure
• Poor Self-Esteem
• Victims of bullying

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VII. Effects of Bullying

• Stress
• Decreased self-esteem
• Decreased feelings of self-worth
• Anxiety
• Withdrawal
• Insecurity
• Depression

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VIII. Action Steps

• If you are being bullied
• Talk to your parents or trusted adults.
• Dont blame yourself
• Act confident, hold your head up, make eye
  contact, and walk confidently
• Try to make friends with other students
• Avoid situations where bullying can happen
• Take steps to rebuild your self-confidence
• Do not resort to violence or carry a gun or other
  weapon.

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IX. Conflict Resolution

• Nonviolent way to deal with a disagreement.

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X. DESC method of conflict resolution.

• Describe the situation
• What is bothering you?
• Express your feelings
• How does the situation make you feel?
• Use I messages
• Specify what you would like to happen.
• Tell person what you would prefer.
• Consequences
• Positive possible outcomes caused by change.