constructive criticism
non hostile comments that point out improvement
tolerance
the ability to accept others' differences and allow them to be who they are without disapproval
prejudice
an unfair opinion or judgement about a particular group of people
compromise
a problem solving method that involves each participant giving up something to reach a goal
communication
the ways in which you send and receive messages
relationship
a bond or connection between people
conflict resolution
the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
gangs
a group of people who take part in criminal activity
manipulation
an indirect, dishonest way to control others
self esteem
respect for or a favorable opinion of oneself
jealousy
state or quality of being jealous
personal identity
your sense of yourself as a unique individual
bullying
the act of seeking power or attention through the psychological emotional or physical abuse of another person
slander
a malicious, false statement or report
sexual compliance
the act of conforming to sex (saying yes)
sexual harrassment
uninvited unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person
sexual assault
any intentional sexual attack against another person
hostile
the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior
stress (ed)
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
acceptance
the act of taking or receiving something offered
defense
resistance against attack; protection
happiness
feeling, showing or expressing joy
love
to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person
anger
strong feeling of displeasure
fear
distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc...
violence
threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property
domestic violence
any act of violence directed at a spouse or family member
emotional abuse
a pattern of behavior that attacks the emotional development and sense of worth of an individual
physical abuse
the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person
sexual abuse
any sexual contact that is forced upon a person against his/her will
spousal abuse
domestic violence directed at a spouse
child abuse
abuse directed at a child
neglect
failure to provide for a child's physical or emotional needs
stereotype
an exaggerated and oversimplified belief about an entire group of people
assertive
standing up for what you believe in, in firm but positive ways
passive
a tendency to give up, give in or back down without standing up for your rights
aggresive
overly forceful, pushy hostile or otherwise attacking in approach
rape
any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
date rape
when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse
stalking
the repeated following, harassment or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause him or her harm