Resolving Conflicts
Understanding Violence
Preventing And Overcoming Abuse
Causes Of Conflict
100

Negotiation

The use of communication and, in many cases, compromise to settle a disagreement

100

Assault

An unlawful Physical attack or threat of attack. 

100

Physical Abuse

A pattern intentionally causing bodily harm or injury to another person.

100

Interpersonal Conflicts

When one party needs, wishes, or beliefs clash with those of another party.

200

Mediation

bring in a neutral third party to help others resolve their conflicts peacefully.

200

Random violence

Violence committed for no reason.

200

Emotional Abuse

Attacking another personā€˜s emotional development and sense of worth.

200

Escalate

To become more serious.

300

Confidentiality

Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret.

300

Homocide

The willful killing of one human being by another.

300

Stalking 

Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual.

300

Conflict

Refers to any disagreement, struggle, or fight.

400

Peer mediation

A process in which specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts peacefully.

400

Sexual Violence

Any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual.

400

Verbal Abuse

The use of words to mistreat or injure a person.

500

Compromise

When both parties have a strong opinion about an issue. 

500

Rape

Sexual intercourse that takes place against a persons will.

500

Date Rape

When one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to take part in a sexual intercourse.

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