Home Counseling Topics 101 Ways to Prevent Violence
Respect Others
Think before you speak or act
Solve all arguments peacefully
Count to ten
Don’t be a bully
Avoid bullies
Be nice
Talk, don’t hit
Tell an adult if someone is violent
Learn to compromise
No put downs
Stay away from drugs
Never touch a gun
Report any weapons you find
Don’t do bad things just because others do
Know emergency numbers in your community
Learn to say how you feel
Value other cultures
Don’t say mean things about others
Don’t play violent video games
Get enough sleep so you aren’t grouchy
If counting to ten doesn’t help, count to twenty
Don’t join a gang
Try ten deep breaths to calm down
Avoid violent people
Be a good listener
Practice what to do in urgent situations
Avoid watching violent TV shows
Be polite
Choose non-violent friends
Volunteer
Don’t go anywhere with someone you don’t know and trust
Follow good role models
Use safe routes wherever you go
Report crimes or suspected crimes
Don’t go anywhere alone
If someone tries to abuse you, get away fast and tell a trusted adult
Become a peace maker
Be willing to forgive
Say “I’m sorry” when you are wrong
Share with others
Leave situations that make you uneasy
Honor your parents
Remember it is okay to say “No”
Ask for help if needed
Be a good sport
Be trustworthy
Do good deeds
Tell the truth
Learn to accept yourself
Be kind
Return anything you find
Give compliments often
Keep promises
Make anti-violence posters
Don’t hang around kids who use drugs
If counting to 20 doesn’t help, count to 50
Don’t tease others
Be a good friend
Treat people fairly
Be kind to animals
Obey the law
Cooperate
Walk away from any trouble
Don’t call others names
Shake hands and make up
Don’t open the door to anyone you don’t know or trust
Think positively
Join marches for peace
Don’t skip school
Avoid dangerous places
If you can’t solve a problem with someone, let a peacemaker help you work things out
Give credit where due
Don’t pick fights
Say no to violent movies
Accept responsibilities
Do what makes you proud
Join a team or club
Avoid violent Internet sites
Think about what got you mad so you can avoid it next time
Never carry a weapon
Set positive goals
Put yourself in the other person’s place
Enjoy the differences in people
Don’t be a show off
Cool down by doing something you enjoy
Give a little….. or a lot
Share your feelings with your parents
Get counseling if needed to control anger
Report anyone who threatens violence
Be the best you can be
Think out your choices carefully
Take pride in the safe choices you make
Follow rules
Talk out your anger with people you trust
Look for the beauty in life
If counting to 50 doesn’t help, count to 100
Encourage everyone to help prevent violence
Respect yourself
Remember: we can only do our part for a peaceful world
Peace starts with YOU and ME
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