Violence

Rigo and Owen used to be friends but now barely speak to one another.  Rigo has been hearing rumors that Owen is making insults about him and telling lies.  For several weeks Rigo has tried to ignore the situation but now is getting really angry.  Over this past weekend, Rigo was at the mall and walked up on Owen talking about him to other people.  He lost his temper and pushed Owen into a wall.  The two began to fight one another and both ended up being arrested and treated for facial injuries.  They had a mutual friend named Nate who was there and felt really bad this all happened.  

1.  

2. 1. Who is the assailant in this situation?

• Owen

• The arresting police officer

• A store employee who tried to stop the fight

• Rigo

Being that Nate was a mutual friend, what could he have done ahead of time to try and help the situation?

• ignore the problem

• offer to serve as a mediator

• Tell Rigo he deserved what Owen was doing.

• Walk away from both friends

• It's all Mr T's fault

What could Rigo have done to address the situation in a way that could have avoided a physical fight?  (2 pts.)

All of the following are examples of sexual harassment EXCEPT:

• A group of boys make comments about a girl’s rear end as she walks by

• Two guys are arguing and one tells the other, “stop acting like a little girl.”

• A female student opens her locker to find an inappropriate picture inside.

• Two people break up and one keeps sending emails about how much they miss the other person’s body.

A school has very little obligation to investigate a claim of sexual harassment. 

• True

• False

List TWO ways people can help prevent bullying.  (2 pts.)

Why is it important to involve an adult if you feel a conflict could get out of control?  (2 pts.)

List TWO Costs to society violence can create.  (2 pts.)

When trying to negotiate, it is never a good idea to apologize.

• True

• False

Why is seeking revenge considered a negative approach to solving a conflict?  (2 pts.)