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.