Defining Violence
Any behavior intended to harm someone physically, emotionally, or psychologically.
What is violence?
A reason or underlying cause that leads to a problem or behavior.
What is a contributing factor?
A group that forms around shared identity, neighborhood, or interests.
What is a gang?
Poverty and lack of opportunity contributed to violence in this neighborhood.
What is Hope Street?
Anything that reduces the likelihood of engaging in violence.
What is a protective factor?
This type of violence includes hitting, fighting, or physical assault.
What is physical violence?
Unequal access to resources, opportunities, and basic needs can increase violence.
What is social inequality?
A group driven by discrimination and hatred toward others based on identity.
What is a hate group?
Racism and exclusion were contributing factors in this case study.
What is A Need for Justice?
Having caring adults at home or school helps prevent violence.
What are strong family or adult connections?
Harassment, threats, bullying, and name‑calling fall under this type of violence.
What is emotional or verbal violence?
Growing up around violence can normalize aggressive behavior.
What is exposure to violence?
Teens may join gangs to feel this when they lack support elsewhere.
What is a sense of belonging?
Harassment and intolerance led LGBTQ+ students to feel unsafe
What is LGBTQ, Who??
Clubs, sports, and positive peer groups can protect against violence.
What is community involvement?
This form of violence includes discrimination, exclusion, and hate based on identity.
What is social violence?
Unresolved trauma and untreated conditions can make it harder to manage emotions.
What are mental health challenges?
This belief system rejects people who are different.
What is intolerance?
Mental health struggles and peer influence affected this student’s behavior.
What is Mental Health Matters?
Teaching teens how to manage emotions and stress builds this.
What is coping skills?
Violence can be more than physical harm — it can also include this.
What is emotional or psychological harm?
Friends or role models who support violence can make it seem acceptable.
What is peer influence?
Media, music, or movies that make gangs seem exciting or powerful.
What is glamorization of violence?
Identifying contributing factors helps communities do this.
What is prevent future violence?
Schools and communities can reduce violence by promoting this.
What is inclusion and respect?