TAUNTING, GOSSIPING, HAZING: IT'S HARASSMENT

Topic

Violence Prevention

Program Summary

Each scenario in this documentary-style program reveals the effects of taunts, gossip and even hazing or physical harassment as well as solutions that will help teens deal with these different types of harassment. Dr. Michael Furlong, professor at UC Santa Barbara, lends expert advice.

GUIDE INCLUDED

Length

24 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 9-12

Publication Date

2004

Teen Reviewer Comments Message is very clear, a topic all high schoolers can relate to; great suggestions on how to deal with harassment.

Risk Factors Addressed

Friends who engage in the problem behavior; favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement; school opportunities for prosocial involvement.

Library Location

Ulster

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