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Peer Warning Program
Peer Warning Program | Model School Protected Communication Policy

As part of group discussions with students following the watching of the Warning Signs video, the following questions, as suggested by Schaefer-Schiumo and Ginsberg (2003) can be raised:

  • What do you think leads some people to act violently toward other people?  In other words, why do people hurt other people?
  • What are signs that tell you that someone might become violent?
  • What are some things that you could do when you see the warning signs that tell you that someone might become violent?  (Bring in decisional flow-chart at this point.)
  • Instead of violence, what are some other ways people can deal with their anger?
  • What signs do you recognize in yourself tell you that you may be at risk for becoming angry and violent?
  • What can you do when you notice yourself becoming overly angry and violent?
  • What do you think are some of the signs that suggest a person is thinking about harming himself or herself (feeling suicidal)?
  • When you notice suicidal signs in others or in yourself, what do you think you can do about it?

These questions can provide the basis for a follow-up group discussion or be used as part of a Questionnaire.  In the discussion, the facilitator or group leader can highlight the role that each of the following characteristics play:

    Individual Characteristics
    • low frustration tolerance
    • quick temper
    • “injustice collector”
    • irritability
    • mood swings
    • depression
    • alienation
    School Characteristics
    • being a bully
    • a victim of bullying
    • presence of cliques in school
    • presence of gangs
    Family Characteristics
    • situation at home

The discussion can also focus on what individuals and groups can do to handle anger (e.g., engage in distraction activities, take a time out, talk it over with someone, seek assistance).

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