1. Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
Chapter 9, Lesson 1
Causes of Conflict

2. Understanding Conflicts
A conflict is disagreement, struggle, or fight
trivial, (escalate) serious, deadly
Interpersonal conflict – between people and/or groups of people
Internal conflict – take place within individual
Conflicts arise for a variety of reasons

3. Causes of Conflicts: Ch 9/L1
Power struggles
Personal loyalties
Jealousy and envy
Property disputes
Conflicting attitudes and values
Lack of respect

4. Preventing Conflicts: Ch 9/L1
Is conflict normal?
Yes; disagreements happen – we’re all different/unique
Can it be productive/positive?
Yes; improve communication and problem- solving skills, strengthen relationships
Can it be a major source of stress?
Yes; headaches, loss of sleep, anger, frustrations
Can it be prevented?
Yes; avoid person, adjust own behavior/attitude

5. Preventing Conflicts: Ch 9/L1
Strategies to help:
Avoid a person who tends to provoke you
Ask yourself, is it worth it?
Remind yourself to relax
Practice… conflict resolution gets easier with patience and practice

6. Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
Chapter 9, Lesson 2
Resolving Conflicts

7. Responding to Conflict: Ch 9/L2
Two choices: respond or walk away Responding can lead to escalation violence? Walking away – a chance to calm down = thinking time

8. Responding to Conflict: Ch 9/L2
Compromise – a settlement between 2+ parties
Negotiation – finding a solution both parties can accept; used through communication to settle a disagreement
Mediation – (being in the middle) bringing in a third, neutral, party; Peer Mediation – specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts peacefully.

9. Effective Negotiation: Ch 9/L2
HOW TO GUIDE
- Plan ahead (time, quiet neutral place, know facts/understand situation, what will you say? What do you want?)
Hear each side (talk, listen, consider)
Explore solutions
Agree on acceptable solution for both parties
Above all else – stay calm!

10. Student Activity (20 min)
In groups of 3-5 students create a skit to perform for the class in which a conflict arises and is negotiated/mediated to a successful conclusion.

11. Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
Chapter 9, Lesson 3
Understanding Violence

12. Causes of Violence: Ch 9/L3
Violence – threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or property
alcohol or drug use
- lowers self control; damage judgment
mental and emotional problems
- learn to control anger in healthy ways
availability of weapons
- do not carry a weapon=twice as likely to become victim
violence in media
- influences behavior
gang violence
- seek positive alternatives such as sports or after- school clubs and programs

13. Types of Violence: Ch 9/L3
Assault – unlawful physical attack or threat of attack
Random violence – violence committed for no particular reason
Homicide – the willful killing of one human being by another
Violence can be physical or sexual with nearly half of the crimes the victims know their attackers

14. Sexual Violence: Ch 9/L3
Sexual Violence – any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual Sexual Assault – intentional sexual attack against another person Rape – any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will; Date Rape – one person in dating relationship forces the other person to take part in sexual intercourse

15. Avoiding Sexual Violence: Ch 9/L3
Be aware of surroundings
Avoid being alone with someone you don’t know or don’t trust (uneasy?)
Attend parties with friends (watch for each other); get your own beverage
Avoid alcohol and drugs (easier target)
Plan B – have an alternate way home
Trust your instincts! (safety/prevention)

16. Responding to Attack: Ch 9/L3
Goal is to survive!
Report attack right away to bring justice
Do not bathe or clean until examined
Allow time to heal – physically and emotionally; get professional help
Being a victim is never your fault

17. Types of Violence: Ch 9/L3
Hate Crimes: Any crime motivated by hatred of or prejudice against a particular group
Harassment
Vandalism
Arson
Assault and Homicide
Practice and model tolerance of other groups can help end these crimes

18. Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
Chapter 9, Lesson 4
Preventing and Overcoming Abuse

19. Abuse in Relationships: Ch 9/L4
All forms of abuse are extremely harmful.
Physical abuse – a pattern to intentionally cause bodily harm or injury to another person
Emotional abuse – a pattern of attacking another person’s emotional development and sense of worth.
Verbal abuse – use of words to mistreat or injure another person

20. Abuse in Relationships: Ch 9/L4
All forms of abuse are extremely harmful.
Sexual abuse – a pattern of sexual contact that is forced upon another person against their will
Stalking – repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual
Trying to control a partner/friend/family member is not a normal or healthy part of a relationship

21. Protecting Yourself from Abuse: Ch 9/L4
HOW TO GUIDE
Hang out with others who share same values and treat you with respect
Know your limits with regard to sexual activity and communicate those limits when dating
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Know warning signs of abuse in relationships
Seek help from trusted adult, if necessary
Someone else’s behavior is not your responsibility. You can only control your own actions!