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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Preventing Violence and Abuse
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abuse | Physical or emotional harm to someone. |
| Bullying | Scaring or controlling another person by using threats or physical force. |
| Date Rape | Sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows. |
| Domestic Violence | The use of force to control and maintain power over a spouse in the home. |
| Hazing | Harassing newcomers to a group in an abusive and humiliating way. |
| Incest | Sexual activity between family members who are not husband and wife. |
| Neglect | The failure of a caretaker to provide for basic needs, such as food, clothing, or love. |
| Negotiation | A bargain or compromise for a peaceful solution to a conflict. |
| Peer Mediation | A technique in which a trained outsider who is your age help people in a conflict come to a peaceful resolution. |
| Sexual Abuse | Any sexual act that happens without consent. |
| Sexual Assault | Any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used. |
| Sexual Harrassment | Any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content. |
| Tolerance | The ability to overlook differences and to accept people for who they are; also a condition in which a user needs more of a drug to get the same effect. |
| Violence | Physical force that is used to harm people or damage property. |