{"product_id":"ready-to-use-violence-prevention-skills-lessons-and-activities-for-secondary-students-isbn-9780787966911","title":"Ready-to-Use Violence Prevention Skills Lessons and Activities for Secondary Students","description":"Two self-contained volumes, for the elementary and secondary levels, featuring a ready-to-use curriculum of lessons and reproducible activity sheet to help students build character, recognize threatening situations, and handle conflicts safely. Lessons are based on real situations in students' own lives, with topics such as stimulant use, dealing with anger, family relationships, choosing friends wisely, and gang-related activities. Includes detailed lesson plans and an extensive bibliography of useful resources. About this violence prevention skills teaching resource. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the society for prevention of violence (SPV).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the violence prevention skills curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolence prevention skills lessons and activities for secondary students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo the teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eViolence prevention skill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking proper decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to be tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to cope with life's problem by using social skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespect.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping self-respect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with disrespect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelationships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping communication skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a good relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving conflicts peacefully.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting responsibilities when exercising rights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the importance of being selective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding male\/female relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnger.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what \"triggers\" cause anger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging anger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the futility of revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting family harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding to distinguish discipline form punishment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the needs of the elderly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with stressful family situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding sibling rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that many different problems can cause family violence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStress and Danger.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing troublesome situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to extremely stressful situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with dangerous situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging threatening situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with excessive stress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuicide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to trust others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with deep depressions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStimulants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the danger of addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the consequences of taking stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining rational thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling depressive feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounteracting the desire for using stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that marijuana is a dangerous stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that effects of using household products as inhalants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the danger from using \"Gateway\" drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to behavior indicative of stimulant and drug abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the harmful effects of drug use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking help to conquer drug addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrime.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting appropriate role models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising responsibility when using the media.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between wants and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with \"appetite\" for illegal activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that consequences for criminal acts are unavoidable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with serious consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning how to prevent date rape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that guns do not assure safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to respect guns and weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRuth W. Begun\u003c\/b\u003e, M.S., is president of The Society for Prevention of Violence (SPV), a nonprofit organization founded in 1972 dedicated to reducing asocial behaviors in children and adults through education. This practical resource gives educators in grades 7 through 12 a flexible, ready-to-use curriculum focusing on a wide range of contemporary topics such as stimulant use, family relationships, dealing with anger, managing threatening situations, and gang-related activities. \u003cp\u003eDeveloped by experts in various fields of psychology and sociology, the lessons are based on real situations in students' own lives that involve dealing with feelings, self-esteem, peer pressure, and respect for others. They help students build character, prepare them to recognize situations that could become violent, and teach them the skills they need to handle conflicts in a non-violent and peaceful manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor easy use, the lessons follow a uniform format, including a descriptive title, a specific behavioral objective, and a simple sight-step lesson plan that provides everything needed for an effective, well-balanced learning experience. Each lesson covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/b\u003e Need for teaching\/learning the skill, e.g., \"Choosing Friends Selectively\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Stories and questions to make the skill concrete\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkill Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Skill steps for teaching the appropriate behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModeling the Skill:\u003c\/b\u003e Teacher and student demonstration of the skill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBehavioral Rehearsal:\u003c\/b\u003e Student performance of the skill with teacher correction if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractice:\u003c\/b\u003e Worksheets and other activities summarizing the skill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndependent Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Activities to promote the use of the skill outside of school\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContinuation:\u003c\/b\u003e Suggestions for reinforcing the skill through the school year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a further help, all of the practice worksheets are individually printed in a big 8-1\/4\" x 11\" spiral-bound format that folds flat for photocopying as many times as needed for individual or group use!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included are an introduction to the Violence Prevention Skills Curriculum and lesson format ... brief guidelines \"To the Teacher\" for using the lessons and activities most effectively ... and an extensive bibliography of useful resources related to the topics covered in the lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn short, \u003cb\u003eReady-to-Use Violence Prevention Skills Lessons \u0026amp; Activities for Secondary Students\u003c\/b\u003e gives teachers and counselors a stimulating and systematic way to develop positive social behaviors in their students. The activities feature real-life problems, are readily adapted to any classroom or school-wide program, and can be easily enhanced with other strategies, models, and interventions devised by the creative teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989920891109,"sku":"NP9780787966911","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787966911.jpg?v=1761785913","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ready-to-use-violence-prevention-skills-lessons-and-activities-for-secondary-students-isbn-9780787966911","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}