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Violence
The threat or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person
Homicide
The intentional killing of some person by another
Victim
The person who is attacked during a violent act
Assailant
A person who attacks another person
Territorial gang
A group that is organized to control a specific neighborhood or turf
Harassment
Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm
Bullying
The use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person
Cyber bullying
Bullying that takes place by email instant messaging text messaging or websites
Hazing
Requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal act in order to join a group
Sexual harassment
Any uninvited and unwelcome, sexual remark, or sexual advance
Hate violence
Speech or behavior that is aimed that a person or group based on personal characteristics
Prejudice
Negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes
Stereotype
An exaggerated belief or over generalization about an entire group of people
Intolerance
A lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs, or actions
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
Vandalism
Intentionally damaging or destroying another person’s property
Escalate
To grow more intense
Instigator
A person who encourages fighting between others, while staying out of the fight himself for herself
Mediation
A process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third-party
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