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Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence, Negative: Feelings hurt,…

- - - - Drinking and Drug use can lower people's self control, damage people's judgement. As a result, they may be less likely to restrain their violent impulses. Teens may engage in violet crimes as a way to buy drugs.
    - - Low self-esteem is another factor for violence among teens. Insecure teens try to use violence to prove themselves. Stress, depression, and strong emotions such as anger can lead some teens to become violent.
    - - Access to weapons can increase violence. To protect yourself: 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 a trusted adult or contact authorities if necessary.
        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.
    - - Everyday, children and teens are exposed to violent words and images in televisions, movies, video games,etc. Exposure to violence in the media can influence the way people think about violence. Some young people who view scenes of violence may begin to perceive it as normal or even positive.
    - - Gangs are often involved in drug dealing, robbery, and violent attacks. Teens who belong to gangs are much more likely than their peers to commit serious or violent crimes. Be prepared to use refusal skills if anyone ever tries to recruit you into a gang.
  - - - An assault is an unlawful physical attack or threat of attack. Assault may also take the form of random violence-- violence committed for no particular reason.
    - - Sexual assault: any from of unwelcome sexual attack against another person
        Rape: any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will.
      - To avoid sexual violence, be aware of your surroundings wherever you go. If you are sexually attacked you can stall for time, scream to attract attention or report right away.
    - - Hate crimes can take many forms: Harassment. Vandalism. Arson. Assault and Homicide. Hate crimes affect everyone, spreading fear, distrust, and anger throughout the community. The best way to stop it is to change the attitudes behind them.
- - - - 4 main forms: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse, Stalking. It is important to understand that trying to control a partner is not a normal or healthy part of a relationship.
    - - There are several steps such as: hanging out with others who share your values and treat you with respect, avoiding drugs and alcohol,etc. Knowing the warning signs of abuse in a relationships is also important. Seek helps from someone who trust if you feel a relationship might be turning dangerous.
  - - - Both females and males are more likely to be sexually attacked when they've been drinking. Some rapists use drugs to subdue their victims and people who have been drugged cannot remember hat happened to them.
    - - Strategies: Avoid being a lone with a dating partner. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Be clear about your sexual limits with dating partners. Don't drink anything that smells or tastes strange.
        Make sure you have a way to get home (Don't depend only on your date for a ride). If you start to feel dizzy, disoriented, tell someone you trust and ask for help getting home.
  - - - People have survived date rape may feel ashamed, angry. Seeking professional helps is the best way to work through these feelings and avoid long-term health consequences.
    - - Abusers need help to break the cycle of violence. They need to recognize that abusing others is wrong and learn healthier social behaviors. Counseling can help abusers learn to cope with their emotions in healthier way.
- - - - Avoid people you know provoke arguments
      - remember that arguments don't always matter
      - Adjust your own behavior, rather than be annoyed at theirs
    - - Interpersonal Conflicts:
        Power struggles
        Personal Loyalties
        Jealousy and Envy
        Property Disputes
        Conflicting attitudes or values
        Lack of Respect
      - Conflict arises when one party's wishes, needs, or beliefs clash with another party.
      - Misunderstandings result
        from misinterpretation of another
        persons language or actions
- - - - Try to find a middle ground
        that both party's may
        find some satisfaction in
    - - Negotiation: The use of communication
        and compromise to settle a disagreement
      - The Negotiation Process
        
        take time to calm down and think
        
        let each party take turns explaining
        their own side without interruption
        3.ask for clarification on points if needed
        to make sure both sides understand each other
        4.Brainstorm possible solutions to this conflict
        
        discuss the advantages and disadvantages
        for both sides in the solution
        
        Agree on a solution that is acceptable to both sides.
        Ideal outcome should be a positive one for both sides.
        if it is not, they should compromise.
        
        check back and follow up on the solution later
        to make sure it is still working
        
        Prepare for negotiation
        
        Chose time and place carefully
        
        Check your facts
        
        Plan what you will say
      - The Mediation Process
        
        Mediation: bringing in a neutral third party to help others resolve their conflicts
        
        Mediators must qualify to each of the following:
        Neutrality is key
        Confidentiality among party's
        Well-defined ground rules set for mediating
        
        Peer Mediation
        
        Peer Mediation: a process
        in which a specially trained
        student helps other students
        resolve conflict
        
        Hear each side tell their story
        explore possible solutions with both parties
        Wrap up with summary of the found solution
        
        Make introductions, so all participants are acquainted
        establish ground rules by which the mediator and parties will abide
        
        remember to consult school administration if mediation is not possible or effective