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Violence/Sexual Assault Study
Quiz Thurs. Study up, buttercup
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Health Care
10th Grade
03/01/2011

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Term
What is any sexual contact that is forced upon a person against his/her will?
Definition
Sexual Abuse
Term
What age group during sexual abuse frequently know their abuser as someone they trusted?
Definition
children/teens
Term
What are four facts about sexual abuse?
Definition
1.Always illegal
2.Always a crime
3.Never the victims fault
4.can affect males and females of any age
Term
During sexual abuse, what does the abuse take advantage of the young person's?
Definition
trust, or authority to pressure
Term
What is sexual contact between family member who can't marry by law?
Definition
Incest
Term
In incest, pressure is used. Which is used more, physical pressure or persuasive and emotional pressure?
Definition
Persuasive and emotional pressure
Term
What is any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a persons will?
Definition
rape
Term
What are 3 facts about about rape?
Definition
1.Act of violence, not passion
2.Male and Female
3.250,000 victims in 2003
Term
What are 3 percentages about rape?
Definition
1.90% female
2.1 in 10 are male
3.44% under age of 18
Term
What is rape by someone the victim knows?
Definition
acquaintance rape
Term
What type of rape is associated with feeling responsible because they didn't resist soon enough?
Definition
Acquaintance rape
Term
What is rape by someone the person is dating called?
Definition
date rape
Term
What rape is associated with the fear of being blamed or not believed?
Definition
Date rape
Term
What 2 things do you do about sexual abuse?
Definition
-tell someone
-If not believed, keep telling until you find someone
Term
List of protection against rape?
Definition
-Don't go places alone
-tell someone about your plans
-Know your limits
-Trust your instincts
-Walk briskly, be aware of surrounding, look alert.
-stay in well lit areas
-have keys ready
-lock doors and windows no strangers in house
-Run and scream if follow
-Don't go on blind dates
-start going on group dates
-Don't go to an isolated place on a 1st date
Term
How long have gangs been in existence?
Definition
since the rise of humanity
Term
What have gangs always provided?
Definition
a way for people to more effectively get what they want.
Term
Why do weaker members of society gravitate toward gangs?
Definition
because it offers a sense of community and protection from others.
Term
Where is the word thug from?
Definition
India. It was used to describe criminals that pillaged country towns.
Term
What do gangs today practice?
Definition
creating their own sub-language, symbols, handshakes and other identifiers.
Term
What groups of people tend to be in gangs?
Definition
Ones of the same race
Term
What is decreasing overall, but still a growing problem in smaller towns?
Definition
Gang violence
Term
What can be a dangerous problem in city schools?
Definition
Gang violence
Term
When,where, and with whom did Street gangs arise?
Definition
The Italian immigrants related to the Sicilian Mafia in New York City, 1920s
Term
cities with a population of 250,000 have what percent of gang activity?
Definition
100%
Term
What percent of reported gang activity happens in rural counties?
Definition
11%
Term
What percent gang activity is there reported in suburban counties?
Definition
35%
Term
What is the cause of more than half of homicides in NYC and LA?
Definition
Gang violence
Term
Why do gangs use children? How young?
Definition
because children can't go to jail. As young as 10
Term
What is the percentage of active violent street gangs in all medium and large sized cities in America?
Definition
94%
Term
What are some gangs that have originated in LA?
Definition
Bloods, Crips, 18 Street gangs
Term
How many gangs are active in the US?
Definition
24,500 Gangs
Term
How many people in the US are in gangs?
Definition
772,500 people
Term
What percentage of gang members are male?
Definition
94%
Term
What percentage of gangs are predominately female?
Definition
2%
Term
What percentage of gang members are under 18?
Definition
37%
Term
Gang ethnicity breaks down how?
Definition
47% hispanic, 31%African American, 13% White, 7% Asian
Term
How much does gun violence cost a year?
Definition
$100 billion
Term
What is a marking of gang territory?
Definition
graffiti
Term
Why do many kids join gangs?
Definition
because they do not receive adequate family attention. Gangs provide love, identity and status.
Term
What are the four main reasons people join gangs?
Definition
Poverty, Boredom, Peer pressure, and Despair.
Term
What gangs exist because of what enterprise?
Definition
moneymaking
Term
What are some reasons teenagers might join a gang?
Definition
1. peer pressure
2.worried about losing friends
3. easier to follow the crowd
Term
What do communities create to help kids stay off the streets?
Definition
youth outreach programs, swimming pools, libraries, etc.
Term
But for every teenager who gets bored and joins a gang, how many find productive ways to spend their time?
Definition
10
Term
what is an underlying factor in most gangs? (also makes money)
Definition
Drug use and distribution
Term
What are the three major types of street gangs?
Definition
Ethnic Gangs, Turf Gangs, and Prison Gangs
Term
What type of street gang defines themselves by nationality or race?
Definition
Ethnic gangs
Term
What type of gang define themselves by a territory that they control. They often name the gang after the area they control.
Definition
Turf Gangs
Term
What type of gang exists behind prison walls?
Definition
Prison gangs (durrrr)
Term
What is an emotional state that varies intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage?
Definition
anger
Term
What changes as you get angry?
Definition
heart rate, blood pressure, energy hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline.
Term
What kind of events can anger be caused from?
Definition
external and internal events
Term
How can anger be suppressed, converted, or directed?
Definition
You hold in your anger, stop thinking about it, and focus on something positive
Term
What problems can unexpressed anger create?
Definition
pathological expressions of anger such as passive-aggressive behavior, or a hostile or cynical personality.
Term
What is the instinctive way to respond to anger?
Definition
Aggressively.
Term
What are the three main approaches of expressing anger?
Definition
expressing, suppressing, and calming
Term
What are some strategies to keep anger controlled?
Definition
Relaxation, Cognitive restructuring, Problem Solving, Better Communication, Using Humor, Changing your environment.
Term
What are the anger management techniques in order?
Definition
1.Recognize Stress 2.Develop Empathy 3.Respond instead of React 4.Change that Conversation with yourself 5. Communicate Assertively 6. Adjust Expectations, 7. Forgive, but don't forget! 8.Retreat and Think things over.
Term
What is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery sexual assault and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another?
Definition
Domestic Violence
Term
How many women will experience some sort of domestic violence in their lifetime?
Definition
1 in 4 women
Term
How many women are victims of assault each year by an intimate partner?
Definition
1.3 million
Term
How many causes of domestic violence victims are women?
Definition
85%
Term
What females are at greatest risk for non-fatal intimate partner violence?
Definition
20-24
Term
What percent of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the household?
Definition
30-60%
Term
How many female homicide victims are reported killed by an intimate partner?
Definition
1/3
Term
how many women who received domestic violence sought out medical treatment?
Definition
less 1/5
Term
How much money does domestic violence result in mental health care visits each year?
Definition
18.5
Term
cycles of domestic abuse?
Definition
Abuse, Guilt, Excuses, Normal Behavior, Fantasy and planning, set-up.
Term
What is when we have emotional, physical, and spiritual reactions in response to a death or loss?
Definition
Grief
Term
What are some ways people handle grief?
Definition
Reach out for support
become very busy
become depressed and withdraw
Talk about loss with others
Not talking
Engaging in dangerous or self destructible activities
Term
What to expect from grief?
Definition
strong and intense emotions for first couple of days
Term
Caring for yourself?
Definition
participate in funerals
be with others
talking about it
express yourself
exercise
eat right
join a support group
create a memorial or tribute
Term
What are the 8 steps of conflict resolution?
Definition
1.Know yourself and take care of self
2.Clarify your personal needs threated by dispute
3. Identify a safe place for negotiation
4.Take a listening stance
5.Assert needs clearly and specifically
6.Approach problem-solving with flexibility
7.manage by staying cal patient and use respect
8.Build an agreement that works!
Term
What step in conflict resolution includes knowing what triggers you and creating a positive environment for yourself?
Definition
Step 1: knowing yourself and taking care of self
Term
What step in conflict resolution includes identifying disired outcomes from negotiations?
Definition
Step 2:clarifying your personal needs threatened by dispute
Term
What step in conflict resolution includes private neutral places and setting rules?
Definition
Step 3 Identifying a safe place for negotiation
Term
What step in conflict resolution includes active listening and making sure you understand and are well understood?
Definition
Step 4:take a listening stance
Term
What type of conflict resolution step includes building on what you've already discussed?
Definition
Step 5:Assert needs clearly and specifically
Term
What conflict resolution step includes indenitfying issues and coming up with options?
Definition
Step 6: approach problem-solving with flexibility
Term
What step in conflict resolution include clarify?
Definition
Step 7:Manage by staying calm patient and use respect
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