Chapter 7 Preventing Violence

violence

the use of physical force to injure, damage, or destroy oneself, others, or property

homicide

(n) the killing of one person by another

victim

the person who is attacked

assailant

a person who attacks

territorial gangs

A group that is organized to control a specific neighborhood or "turf

harassment

Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm

bullying

The use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person

cyber bullying

Bullying that takes place by email, instant messaging, text messages or web sites

hazing

harassing newcomers to a group in an abusive and humiliating way

sexual harassment

any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content

hate violence

Speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics

prejudice

Negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes.

stereotype

An exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people.

intolerance

A lack of acceptance of another person's opinions, beliefs, or actions.

discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group base on prejudice.

vandalism

Intentionally damaging or destroying another person's property.

escalate

Grow more intense.

instigators

People who encourage fighting between others while staying out of the fight themselves.

mediation

A process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third party.