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18 Cards in this Set
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violence
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the use of physical force with the intent to injure or kill
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Homicide
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The intentional killing of one person by another.
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Victim
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The person who is attacked and harmed physically
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Paralysis
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The loss of feeling and movement in some part of the body
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Assailant
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A person who physically attacks another person
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Free-Floating Anger
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Used to describe the frustration and hostility that sometimes result when people feel unable to improve their lives.
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Territorial Gangs
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A highly organized group of young people whose focus is on protecting the boundaries of their territory, or “turf.”
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Instigators
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A person who encourages fighting between others while staying out of the fight.
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Intolerance
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A lack of acceptance of another’s opinions, beliefs, or actions
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Discrimination
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The mistreatment of a person or group based on prejudices.
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Microinsults
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A term used by psychologist to describe small but frequent episodes of discrimination
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Escalate
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To grow more intense
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Mediation
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A process in which conflicts are resolved with the help of a neutral third party
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What are the 6 risk factors associated with violence?
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poverty
medical violence family violence availability of weapons drug use membership in gangs |
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Describe the cycle of violence the weapons cause
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guns---> knives----> other weapons
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What are 2 choices a person has for dealing with anger besides fighting or running away?
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using good communication skills; lifting weights; playing an instrument
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List 4 situations or factor that may lead to violence
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arguments; prejudice; peer pressure; revenge
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What should be your first concern in any kind of conflict?
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safety
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