Body Language
nonverbal communication through gestures, postures, facial expressions, and behaviors
Self-Defense
any strategy for protecting oneself from harm
Assertive
standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive ways
Violence
the threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property
Bullying
the act of seeking power or attention through psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person
Sexual Harrassment
uninvited and unwelcomed sexual conduct directed at another person
Gang
a group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity
Peer Mediation
a process in which TRAINED students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences
Assailant
a person who commits a violent act against another
Prejudice
unfair opinion or judgement of a particular group of people
Assault
unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill
Random Violence
violence committed for no particular reason
Homicide
willful killing of one human being by another
Sexual Violence
any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed at an individual, including sexual harrasment, sexual assault, and rape
Sexual Assault
any intentional sexual attack against another person
Rape
any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
Abuse
physical, mental/emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another
Physical Abuse
intentional infliction of bodily harm or injuring on another person
Verbal Abuse
using words to mistreat or injure another person
Stalking
repeated following, harassment, or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause them harm
Date Rape
when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse