assertive
Standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive ways.
self-defense
Any strategy for protecting oneself from harm.
body language
Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture.
bullying
The act of seeking power or attention through the psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person.
peer mediation
A process in which trained students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences.
violence
The threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property.
gang
A group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity.
sexual harassment
Uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person.
assailant
A person who commits a violent act against another.
homicide
The willful killing of one human being by another.
random violence
Violence committed for no particular reason.
sexual assault
Any intentional sexual attack against another person.
assault
An unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill.
prejudice
An unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people.
rape
Any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will.
sexual violence
Any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed at an individual, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape.
date rape
When one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse.
physical abuse
The intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person.
verbal abuse
Using words to mistreat or injure another person.
abuse
The physical, mental/emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.
stalking
The repeated following, harassment, or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause him or her harm.