1. Factors influencing Violence

3. Factors Influencing Violence
Target: I will be able to explain the factors influencing violence
Cycle of Violence: A pattern often experienced in abusive relationships; why people may stay with violent partners
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4. Factors Contributing to Violence
1. Poverty- Can create a hopeless environment in which people view violence as the only way to get what they want
2. Unemployment- Financial strain or fear of losing a job can increase rates and severity of violence

5. 3. Parent and Peer Influence- Children raised environments where anger, shouting, hitting, emotional abuse, etc. are more likely to display these behaviors as adults
Lack of social connections and/or friends involved in crimes/violence increases risks

6. 4. Cultural Beliefs- Cultures that objectify women and empower men to be in charge, tough and aggressive have higher rates of domestic violence

7. 5. Discrimination or Oppression- Whenever one group thinks or is oppressed by another group, violence against others is more likely
Ex: Kids bullied in school may also be prone to react violently in future situations

8. 6. Religious beliefs or differences- Strong religious beliefs can lead some to think violence against others is justified
7. Political differences- Differences in political opinions have historically been triggers for violent acts.

9. 8. Breakdown in the criminal justice system- Overcrowded prisons and inadequate treatment/training all encourage future violence
9. Stress- People under stress/in a crisis, are more apt to be highly reactive, striking out at others, or acting irrationally

10. 10. Media and Technology- Excessive exposure to violent media increases violent behavior
Desensitization: to make less sensitive; to feel less shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by overexposure to these things.

11. So… What do you think?!- Do you think the media influences your behavior/the behavior of others? If so, how (in what ways?)
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12. Stopping Violence Choose a clock question (except #s 6, 10, or 11)
*Use a minimum of 4 colors for anything drawn, and good grammar for written work.
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