Violence prevention

Assertive statements uses what phrasing?

• You statements

• Always statements

• I statements

• Never statements

Can you vote as a felon?

• yes

• no

What are some causes of violence?

• Verbal disagreements

• Lack of monetary support

• Involvement with substance abuse

• All of the above

What is most likely to happen to the victim of a violent act?

• Fight back

• They will bucker up and deal with it

• Have a higher chance of academic achievement

• Depression and suicidal ideation

Eye rolling and finger pointing is an example of what kind of statement?

• Assertive

• Aggressive

Which of the following is a way to prevent violent acts?

• Modifying friend groups

• Report an issue when you see one

• Allowing a fellow classmate to be bullied

• None of these

When speaking to a friend about an issue where should this take place?

• Email

• In person

• Text

• A phone call

What is an effect of using assertive communication?

• Improved communication skills

• Lead to aggressive responses

• Greater stress and anxiety

• Depression because you are just letting people walk over you.

What is an effect of aggressive communication?

• Creates honest relationships

• Loss of relationship

• Improves decision making skills

• Helps recognizes your feelings

Definition of Violence from this lecture

• Violence is a behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

• Violence is only physical and emotional abuse.

• Violence is only towards a certain person, not everyone will encounter this.

• I'm not going to commit any violent acts so why should we learn about it?