Intentional Injuries and Violence

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Questions and Answers

Which scenario exemplifies an intentional injury?

  • An individual being physically assaulted during a robbery. (correct)
  • A child accidentally ingesting poison found in the garage.
  • A pedestrian being struck by a car due to distracted driving.
  • A cyclist falling off their bike and breaking an arm.

A person who harms themselves on purpose is committing what?

  • Battery
  • Assault
  • Negligence
  • Self-inflicted injury (correct)

How does parasuicide differ from suicide?

  • Parasuicide is a suicide attempt where the person does not intend to die, while suicide is intended to end one's life. (correct)
  • Parasuicide involves unintentional self-harm, while suicide is intentional.
  • Parasuicide is a less severe form of suicide with minimal physical harm.
  • Parasuicide is always fatal, while suicide is not.

What factor distinguishes bullying from a typical disagreement between individuals?

<p>Bullying is characterized by an imbalance of power and repeated actions, while disagreements may be isolated incidents between equals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best example of social bullying?

<p>Spreading rumors to damage someone's reputation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a 'rejected stalker'?

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Which action would be most important to take if you are being stalked?

<p>Document every incident, seek help from trusted adults, and file a complaint. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does extortion differ from simple theft?

<p>Extortion involves the use of force or threats to obtain something, while theft is simply taking something without permission. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bribery can be classified under which type of intentional injury?

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What is a key characteristic that defines a 'gang'?

<p>A group that engages in a range of criminal activity and violence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fraternities often require applicants to undergo initiation. What is the primary purpose of these rites?

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How does kidnapping typically differ from abduction?

<p>Kidnapping involves taking a person for ransom, while abduction is taking a person without the intent of monetary gain. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose behind domestic violence?

<p>To control family members, intimate partners and spouses through abusive behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios represents a situation of domestic violence?

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If a student from a higher grade level tries to threaten and bully you, what is the most effective initial response?

<p>Report the incidents to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or counselor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are walking home and notice someone is following you, what immediate action should you take?

<p>Quickly change direction and head to a safe, public place while being aware of your surroundings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your classmates invite you to join their fraternity or gang?

<p>Research the organization, understand its activities, and consider the potential risks before making a decision. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of intentional injuries, what distinguishes an 'incompetent suitor stalker' from other types of stalkers?

<p>They are typically lonely, have poor social skills, and struggle to form relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category does verbal bullying fall under?

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What type of bullying involves hurting someone's body or destroying his/her possessions?

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Flashcards

Intentional injuries

Injuries resulting from violence.

Suicide

Intentionally taking one's own life.

Parasuicide

A suicide attempt where the person does not intend to die but is often a cry for help.

Assault

When a person or persons harm another on purpose.

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Bullying

Behavior, words or actions intended to harm or hurt, are repeated, and occur where an imbalance of power exists.

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Verbal Bullying

Saying or writing mean and nasty things.

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Social Bullying

Hurting someone's reputation or relationships.

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Physical Bullying

Hurting a person's body or destroying their possessions

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Cyberbullying

Verbal and social bullying done through the use of technology and electronic means.

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Stalking

A repeated pattern of behavior that makes you feel afraid, nervous, harassed or in danger. These are behaviors and actions that often invade the privacy of the target person.

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Rejected Stalker

Self-centered, jealous, and over-dependent.

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Intimacy-seeking stalker

Finds and establishes a romantic relationship with the target person

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Incompetent suitor stalker

Lonely and has poor social skills.

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Predatory stalker

Has poor social skills and low self-esteem

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Extortion

The act of using force or threats to force people to hand over their money or properties.

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Gang

A relatively tough, mostly street-based group of young people who regard themselves and may be seen by others as a group that engages in a range of criminal activity and violence.

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Fraternity

A group of people with similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes.

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Kidnapping

A criminal offense that involves taking away a person by force or fraud and ransoming him/her from his/her family for his/her safe release.

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Abduction

Taking someone with deceit or force without any monetary gain.

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Domestic violence

A pattern of abusive behavior of which the purpose is to control family members, children, intimate partners, and spouses.

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Study Notes

  • Intentional injuries are injuries resulting from violence.

Types of Intentional Injuries

  • These can be divided into self-inflicted injuries
  • They can also be divided into injuries inflicted by others known as assault

Suicide and Parasuicide

  • Suicide is the intentional taking of one's own life.
  • Many who attempt suicide do not receive help because families hide the problem, ashamed.
  • Parasuicide is a suicide attempt where the person does not intend to die.
  • Parasuicide is often a cry for help, where the person wants others to know how they feel.

Categories of Assault

  • Assaults can be committed within the family
  • Assaults can be committed by peers
  • Assaults can be committed by other groups
  • Assaults can be committed by family, peers, or other groups

Bullying

  • Bullying refers to behavior, words, or actions intended to harm or hurt
  • Bullying can be a repeated behavior
  • Bullying may be direct or indirect.
  • Bullying occurs where an imbalance of power exists between two or more people.

Classification of Bullying

  • Verbal bullying involves saying or writing mean and nasty things.
  • Social bullying, also referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone's reputation or relationships.
  • Physical bullying involves hurting a person's body or destroying possessions.
  • Cyberbullying includes verbal and social bullying through technology and electronic means.

Stalking

  • Stalking is a repeated pattern of behavior making someone feel afraid, nervous, harassed, or in danger.
  • Stalking behaviors and actions invade the privacy of the target person.

Types of Stalker

  • A rejected stalker is self-centered, jealous, and over-dependent.
  • An intimacy-seeking stalker finds and tries to start a romantic relationship with the target.
  • An incompetent suitor stalker is usually lonely and has poor social skills.
  • A predatory stalker normally has poor social skills and low self-esteem.

What to do if you are being stalked

  • Jot down every incident; include time, date, and location.
  • Get help from trusted adults.
  • File a complaint.
  • Always keep evidence.
  • Tell people about the stalking incident.
  • Avoid the person stalking you.

Extortion

  • Extortion is the act of using force or threats to force people to hand over money or property.
  • Bribery and blackmail are the most obvious types of extortion.

Gang and Youth Violence

  • A gang is defined as a relatively tough, mostly street-based group of young people who regard themselves a group that engages in a range of criminal activity and violence.

Fraternity

  • A fraternity is a group of people with similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes.
  • Fraternity members require an applicant to undergo initiation rites to become part of the "brotherhood".

Kidnapping

  • Kidnapping is a criminal offense that involves taking away a person by force or fraud and ransoming them from family for a safe release.

Abduction

  • Abduction is the use of deceit or force to take a person or child away from their home or relatives.
  • The abductor is typically not holding the victim for profit or monetary gain.

Domestic Violence

  • Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior with the purpose of control.
  • Domestic violence victims include family members, children, intimate partners, and spouses.

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