Lesson 1
refers to any disagreement, struggle, or fight.
Conflict
The use of communication and, in many cases, compromise to settle a disagreement.
Negotiation
is the threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property.
Violence
is a pattern of intentionally causing bodily harm or injury to another person.
Physical abuse
Conflicts between people or groups of people are known as
interpersonal conflicts
Is bringing in a neutral third party to help others resolve their conflicts peacefully.
Mediation
is an unlawful physical attack or threat of attack.
assault
is a pattern of attacking another person's emotional development and sense of worth.
Emotional abuse
means to become more serious
Escalate
Means respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret.
Confidentiality
violence committed for no particular reason
random violence
the use of words to mistreat or injure another person.
verbal abuse
which is any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will.
Rape
is a process in which specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts peacefully.
Peer mediation
the willful killing of one human being by another
Homicide
is a pattern of sexual contact that is forced upon a person against the person's will.
Sexual abuse
occurs when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to take part in sexual intercourse.
Date rape
which means any intentional sexual attack against another person
sexual assault
any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual.
Sexual violence
is repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual.
Stalking