Tags & Description
Physical violence
Any action that causes physical harm, and at the extreme, murder of the victim
Sexual violence
Subjecting a victim to sexual activity against their will and includes sexually abusing minors
Physiological violence
Acts of harassment intended to degrade the victim, exert control over them, and stand in the way of their autonomy
Acts of physical violence at home
parents causing bodily harm to children and vice versa
parents causing bodily harm to each other
siblings/other family members causing bodily harm to each other
Acts of sexual violence at home
parents/family members sexually abusing children
children sexually abusing other family members
Acts of emotional violence at home
parents/family members intimidating or degrading parents/family members
children intimidating or degrading parents/family members
Acts of physical violence at school
physical fights between learners
teachers physically assaulting learners and vice versa
Acts of sexual violence at school
sexual assault between learners
teachers sexually assaulting learners and vice versa
Acts of emotional violence at school
learners spreading rumors about peers/teachers
teachers making negative comments about learners
learners making negative comments about teachers/other learners
Acts of physical violence in communities
bullying, fights among gangs and other groups
shootings in public areas
robberies
Acts of sexual violence in communities
rape and sexual assault in public
Acts of emotional violence in communities
intimidation, humiliation and isolation based on sex/gender identification/age/race/nationality etc.
Reasons violence occurs in families, communities and among peers
the breakdown of the family structure
poverty, oppression and abuse
desensitizing of people to death and killing
the influence of media on behavior
the effect of alcohol and drugs on behavior
Individual health
complete physical well-being
ability to recover from illness and other problems
emotional well-being
absence of disease
complete social well-being
Individual safety
not living in fear (socially)
being around supportive and caring people
protected from harm
trusting your partner/family/friends will not do something to intentionally hurt you
Problem solving
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues
Problem solving method
Defining the problem Analyzing the problem Determining what to do Implementing the plan with fidelity Evaluating progress
Conflict management
The ability to identify and handle conflicts sensibly, fairly and efficiently
Conflict management tips
Talk directly Choose a good time Plan ahead Don't blame or name call Give information Listen
Community organizations
Groups of people that operate in a community and focus on specific needs in a given area
Aim of volunteerism
To promote or improve quality of life
Issues community based organizations are concerned with
Social issues Environmental issues
Features of community based programs
operate at a local level
rely on the contributors or volunteers
provide a service to the community
are normally 'non-profit' based
Social health
All the goods and services people need
Environmental health
Factors in the environment that can have an effect on people
Sustainable development
Keeping a balance between improving people's lives and not harming the environment
Peace
A state of harmony, where people can live together in respectful relationships that are positive and encouraging
Co-existence
People living together peacefully
Harmony
living in agreement and unity
Judaism
the Torah
Statement on Peace : Shalom = peace; very important to this group of people
Baha'i Faith
the Aqdas/Kitāb al-aqdas
Statement on Peace : This is the age in which peace will be extablished
Hinduism
the Vedas
Statement on Peace : Tolerance of all faiths as they believe that all paths lead to the same goal
Christianity
the Bible
Statement on Peace : Romans 12, " to live at peace with everyone"
African traditional religion
Oral traditions
Statement on Peace : You are born in a community to live as part of a unified society, this is also the wisdom from the ancestors
Islam
the Qur'aan
Statement on Peace : "whoever has killed a soul is regarded as if he has killed the whole of mankind and whoever saves a life is regarded as if he has saved the lives of all mankind"
Ethics
Set of moral standards or beliefs
Ethics in sport
4 key virtues
fairness
integrity
responsibility
respect
Code of conduct
A list of rules rules that people will follow on how to behave appropriately and correctly in sport
Tips on being a good sport
play with respect, integrity and fairness
be modest in victory and gracious in defeat
Tips on respecting your opponent
treat your opponent the way you would like to be treated
thank the opposition ahead of the game
Tips on respecting officials
accept and respect their decision
thank the official at the end of the game
Mental health
The level of psychological well-being or absence of mental illness
Mental illness
A disorder that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life's ordinary demands and routines
Recognizing trauma
Sleeping difficulties Changes in appetite Anxiety and fear
Recognizing depression
Trouble sleeping/sleeping too much Feelings of hopelessness Loss of interest/pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed
Recognizing grief
Guilt Numbness Expecting your deceased loved one to come back and be able to resume life as usual
Causes of trauma
Rape Domestic violence Severe illness Terrorism Divorce
Causes of depression
Academic stress Social anxiety/peer pressure Low self-esteem Neglect Abuse
Causes of grief
Loss of a loved one Loss of your health Loss of a job Loss of a beloved pet Loss of a friendship
Coping strategies
the behaviors, thoughts and emotions that you use to adjust to the changes that occur in your life
Positive coping mechanisms
seeking help from supportive people meditation journaling exercising
Productive coping techniques
Techniques that are helpful and not harmful and they actually help solve the problem
Counter-productive coping techniques
Techniques that are potentially harmful and although they might help people forget about the problem temporarily, they do not actually help solve the problem and can sometimes make the situation worse
Counter-productive coping mechanisms
avoiding issues sleeping too much excessive alcohol/drug use impulsive spending over and under eating
Ways to deal with depression
Actively seek something to make you feel better
volunteer your time, use creative outlets Exercise
you will feel less tired, try something continuous and rhythmic Do things that will make you feel good
listen to music, play with a pet Who can you talk to?
talk to someone you trust and tell them you are struggling, friend
Main types of impairment
Sensory - one of your sense in impaired Mental - your ability to think, argue and understand in impaired Physical - one of more of your bodily functions is impaired
Cause of impairment
Born- since childbirth (cerebral palsy, downs syndrome) Became - as a result from illness (polio, asthma) Befall - as a result of accident (vehicles/sport accidents)
Tuition
Instruction or teaching at a formal educational institution
NSFAS
National Student Financial Aid Scheme
funded mostly by South Africa's national Department of Education
provides study loans to academically able, but financially disadvantaged students who wish to study at any South African university or university of technology registered as a public higher educational institution
offers student loans at a low interest rate
Learnerships
equip learners with work place skills
managed by Sector Education Training Authority
training programme, both theory and practical elements
usually get paid stipend per month
help to prepare learners for work place
Parties involved in a learnership
Learner, and employer and an education, training and development service provider
Bank Loans
student loans that cover time of study and repay only when done studying and start working
some banks require students to pay back while studying
grace periods are sometimes given before repaying loans if you have to complete internships, article or community service after you've graduated
Scholarships
financial support awarded to student based on academic achievement
donor/department set criteria for recipient selection, grantor defines how money is applied, funds cover cost of tuition, books, room, board and other expenses directly tied to students educational cost through university
Bursaries
from organizations and companies
most expect the people to work for them as a way of repaying them (contract bursaries)
cover tuition, accommodation costs and travel costs
others cover come of those and only contribute a portion of fees