Ch 7 Health Vocab

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