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Chapter 8 Violence Prevention. Lesson 1 Avoiding and Preventing Violence. Click for:. >> Main Menu. >> Chapter 8 Assessment. Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>.
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Chapter 8 Violence Prevention Lesson 1 Avoiding and Preventing Violence Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 8 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>
Any behavior that causes physical or psychological harm to a person or damage to property • violence The killing of one human being by another • homicide A group whose members often use violence or take part in criminal activity • gang
drugtrafficking The buying or selling of drugs A policy that makes no exceptions for anybody for any reason • zero tolerancepolicy
In this lesson, you will learn to • identifyfactors that contribute to teen violence. • analyzehow the media influence teen violence. • describemeasures taken to prevent violence in schools. • explainways to protect yourself from violence.
Type of Violence Example Classifying Make a chart of the types of violence detailed in the lesson. Identify an example of each.
The Many Faces of Violence Violence can take the form of words as well as actions. violence Any behavior that causes physical or psychological harm to a person or damage to property Homicide is violence at its worst. homicide The killing of one human being by another
Factors in Teen Violence Factors affecting the rise in teen violence include: • Media images • The influence of gangs • The availability of weapons By age 18, a child willhave witnessed asmany as 200,000 acts of violence ontelevision.
Gangs, Weapons, and Drugs: A Vicious Cycle Most gangs that have guns buy them illegally, often with money made through drug trafficking. gang A group whose members often use violence or take part in criminal activity drug trafficking The buying and selling of drugs
Gangs, Weapons, and Drugs: A Vicious Cycle In a recent year: • 17% of high school students carried a gun, knife, or other weapon. • Another 25,000 young people were injured by guns. • In 2001, 5,486 young people were murdered. 79% of these deaths occurred as a result of gunshot wounds.
Gangs, Weapons, and Drugs: A Vicious Cycle One national survey found that 85 percent of violent teens reported using marijuana. A person under the influence of a drug is more likely to commit acts of violence in order to get money to buy drugs.
School Violence Many schools have adopted a zero tolerance policy to the problem of violence. zero tolerance policy A policy that makes no exceptions for anybody for any reason
Preventing Violence Develop your own personal zero tolerance policy. Be a role model for nonviolence. Tips for Preventing Violence Encourage others to resolve conflicts peacefully. Report anything you see or hear that may lead to violence.
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyWhat is violence? Use the word in an original sentence.
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned ListName three factors that contribute to teen violence.
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned RecallWhat steps are schools taking to help prevent the spread of violence?
Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically EvaluateGreg has been studying at a friend’s house until after dark. He is uncomfortable about walking home alone. What should he do?
Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeSome people feel that school searches violate a person’s right to privacy. How might you respond to this argument?
End of Chapter 8 Violence Prevention Lesson 1 Avoiding and Preventing Violence Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 8 Assessment
