PPL 40

CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE

"Tagged - The Jonathon Wamback Story"

Expectations

HL2.01 analyze the causes of certain types of interpersonal violence

HL2.02 describe the possible effects of violence on individuals who are exposed to it in their

personal lives

HL2.03 identify sources of support for individuals exposed to violence

HL2.04 demonstrate an ability to use skills and strategies to deal with threats to personal safety

and the safety of others

LS2.01 describe positive and negative aspects of violence

LS2.03 demonstrate an ability to use appropriate strategies to cope with conflict

CGE1j recognizes that "sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey" and that the

cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart of redemption

Questions

HL2.01

1. What are the causes of interpersonal violence and conflict in this movie?

2. Decide why an individual might become involved in bullying. Provide several examples.

HL2.02

3. Describe the possible effects bullying has on its victims/targets.

4. How did bullying effect Jonathon as an individual? How did he choose to respond to it?

LS2.01

5. Describe the numerous negative aspects or consequences of violence.

6. Decide if there can ever be any positive aspects of conflict.

HL2.03

7. List some possible sources of support for individuals exposed to bullying.

HL2.04

8. When confronted by a bully or a group of individuals who are threatening one's personal safety, predict and decide upon some safe and useful strategies or skills that could be employed to deal with the situation.

LS2.03

9. You have been assigned the task of dealing with bullying issues here at St. James. This includes making students aware of the potential problem, considering preventative measures, and coming up with strategies to deal with its occurrence. Develop some strategies that could be used to prevent violence from bullying and gang conflict. How could you implement these strategies?

CGE1j

10. As followers of Jesus within a Catholic and Christian community, we are asked to forgive those who sin against us. How would Jonathon and his family ever begin to forgive the boys that forever changed his life with their violent actions? What support groups might be available?