chapter 15 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Any violent behavior that occurs on school property, at school sponsored events, or on the way to or from school events.
School violence.
Type of bullying that targets a particular part of a person’s identity, such as race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Harassment.
Any act that causes physical harm to a person; may involve hitting, kicking, choking, slapping, or burning.
Physical abuse.
Consistent, violent mistreatment of a person.
Abuse.
Any sexual activity to which one person does not or cannot consent.
Sexual Abuse.
Type of child abuse in which a child’s basic physical, emotional, medical, or educational needs are not met by parents or guardians.
Neglect.
Violent mistreatment of one sibling by another.
Sibling abuse.
Repeated aggressive behavior toward someone that causes the person injury or discomfort.
Bullying.
Form of bullying that uses electronic means.
Cybeerbullying.
Mistreatment of older adults in their homes, nursing homes, or other living situations.
Elder abuse.
Attitudes or controlling behaviors that harm a person’s mental health; also called verbal, mental, or psychological abuse.
Emotional abuse.
Abuse that involves couples that are married or in a romantic relationship.
Domestic abuse.
Groups of people who carry out violent and illegal acts.
Gangs.
Any act an adult commits that causes harm or threatens harm to a child.
Child abuse.
Threats or attacks against someone because of their race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, sex, or gender.
Hate crimes.
Use of pressure by a group to make someone do something embarrassing or even dangerous to be accepted by a group.
Hazing.
Violent mistreatment of one peer by another.
Peer abuse.
Intentional use of words or actions that cause or threaten to cause injury to someone or something.
Violent behavior.
