KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE

LESSON #3PG. 335-340

KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE Objective 1: Identify and describe types of

bullying, repercussions from bullying, and how to resolve any problems associated with bullying.

Objective 2: Identify and describe types of hazing, repercussions from hazing, and how to properly address the issues associated with hazing.

Objective 3: Identify and describe sexual harassment, repercussions from sexual harassment, and how to properly address the issues associated with sexual harassment.

Objective 4: Identify and describe gangs, why someone might join a gang, and activities gangs take part in.

Objective 5: Describe and apply what schools and students are doing to keep safe.

OPEN BOOK QUIZ Lesson #2 pages 335-340. Pass out Lesson Quiz #47 and a red scantron

to each student.

FOR THE SCANTRON: Under the subject line on the scantron, please

write Ch. 13 Quiz, lesson #3

FACTS Do you think violence in schools has

increased or decreased? Why?Actually, it has decreased….

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) physical fights at school have dropped 9%

Students who carry weapons decreased from 26.1% to 17.1%

Timeline of school shootings starting at 2008: http://www.usnews.com/news/national/articles/20

08/02/15/timeline-of-school-shootings http://bullying.motivationalsmalltalk.org/news/

school-shootings/timeline-of-school-shootings/

ISSUES OF SCHOOL SAFETY

Violence- The threatened or actual use of physical force or power to

harm another person or to damage property.

1) Bullying and Hazing Bullying- The act of seeking power or attention

through the psychological, emotional, verbal or physical abuse of another person. Bullying is often meant to exclude someone from

a group, while… Bullies look for peers that are.. Emotionally weak,

different, or who do not have many friends. Bullies http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=De89lMG7pOM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7WllPVA-A4

ISSUES OF SCHOOL SAFETY

CONTINUED… Hazing is an attempt to include someone through an

initiation process that can be physically, emotionally and psychologically abusive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9xbP18_0B4 Glenbrook Powder-Puff Hazing

http://www.wgntv.com/videogallery/73491273/News/Suit-details-alleged-hazing-assaults-at-high-school

* Maine West High school Hazing

What would you do in this situation? Actions you can take against bullying…

Hold your head high, look at the bully straight in the eye

Walk away Tell a trusted adult, do not give up If it gets physical, stay calm and get help

ISSUES CONTINUED… 2) Sexual Harassment

Uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person.

Harassment is unethical, and causes embarrassment, discomfort, and emotional pain

Federal law says sexual harassment is ILLEGAL! 3) Gangs

A group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity.

Common gang activities include; vandalism, robbery, defacing public property (graffiti), and selling drugs.

May bring drugs or weapons to school, endangering those around them

REDUCING THE RISK OF VIOLENCE

Recognize the warning signs (pg. 337 fig. 13.2) An informed teen knows strategies for dealing with

individuals who are exhibiting dangerous behaviors Has difficulty controlling anger Uses alcohol or other drugs Harms animals Constantly talks about weapons or violence

What can you do? Know strategies

Report violent crimes, or those who are carrying weapons

Use refusal skills to resist peer pressure Choose your friends wisely

WHAT ARE SCHOOLS DOING?

Zero-Tolerance Policy Can result in expulsion of students who participate in

violence or who are found with drugs or weapons. Installing metal detectors Examining backpacks, or lockers Having “closed” campuses, no one can leave or enter,

unless through the main entrance Security guards, or cameras Peer-Mediation

A process in which trained students help others students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle their differences.

CLASS ACTIVITY With a partner (or a group of 3)

brainstorm at least 4 unsafe situations that teens may face For each situation, write down ways teens

should respond to each situation. These can be short skits, examples, stories,

anything that you feel gets the point across. We will share a few, if you have a skit, feel free

to perform it!

INTERACTIVE STUDY GUIDE

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078726549/359995/InterActCh13Ls2.html

SHOW ONLINE VIDEO

Cruel Schools, Bullying and Violence. Pass out worksheets and scantrons for students

to record their responses on.