grade 9 content

1. Health and Safety issues to
violence
Grade 9

2. 1. Common acts of violence at home, school and
in the community
• Physical abuse- which is a form of violence that uses force to cause physical harm to the victims of it. Most
common examples of it are physically hitting, spanking, burning and even killing
 Sexual abuse- which is a form of violence that forces on unwanted sexual activities. The most common
acts of this violence are rape, sexual harassment and using force to take advantage of the victim
 Verbal abuse- which is a form of violence that uses hurtful words to hurt other people’s feelings. It usually
occurs by swearing at others, calling others by degrading words, yelling, and controlling.
 Psychological abuse- which is a form of violence that affects the mental state of the victim. The most
common acts of it are isolating people, creating fear through intimidation.

3. Impact of violence on individual, community
health and safety
 Fear,
 suicide,
 death,
 depression, and
 physical injury

4. Alternatives to violence: Problem solving
skills and managing conflict
 Communicate well in difficult situations
 Manage strong feelings such as anger and fear.
 Understanding the base of the conflict
 Build good relationship with others

5. Protecting oneself and others from acts of
violence
 South African Police Services (SAPS)- offers medical attention,
shelter, and counselling.
 People opposing women abuse (POWA)- Offers counselling, legal
aid, and shelter.
• Childline South Africa- offers legal advice, shelter for the victims