Different Types of Violence
What type of violence is this?
Alex cannot voice his frustrations and resorts to hitting his teacher.
Student-on-teacher violence.
True or false, threats of violence are considered physical violence
True, even threats count as physical violence
What is an example of a systemically proactive preventative strategy?
Providing trauma informed, socio-emotional learning & conflict resolution professional development for all educators within a board.
When faced with confrontation with a student, what are 2 things you should never do?
You should never lecture, nag, dig, or be too wordy. You should never become ego-involved, personally angry or retaliatory.
True or false: individuals with mental illness should be considered potentially dangerous.
False: It is more likely that a person with a mental illness will be the victim rather than the perpetrator of violence. Mental illness can lead to vulnerability and victimization. These conditions may, at times create a situation where aggression is a form of self-defence. There is no demonstrable increase of violence for individuals who have a mental illness.
Cameron has a violent outburst and throws a chair at Riley and Will.
Student-on-student violence.
True or false, small comments are not considered as violence
False. Any act, no matter how small it is perceived to be, that causes harm or fear is violence
What is a strategy teachers can use within the classrooms to prevent violence in the class?
Co-construction of classroom rules together, clear consistent, and structured expectations of all students.
What are 3 documents that can be used to help guide steps to take during behaviour intervention/conflict?
IEPs, Student Safety Plans, and Behavioural Intervention Plans.
True or False: children with emotional/behavioural exceptionalities and other exceptionalities are significantly more likely to engage in bullying as both a bully and a victim.
True!