OPEN ARMS? OPEN EYES! POWER, CONTROL, AND ABUSE IN TEEN RELATIONSHIPS

Topic

Dating Issues; Violence Prevention

Program Summary

This focuses on helping high school students to be aware of the factors in healthy and unhealthy relationships. "Red flags" are shown and discussed in scenarios suggested by teenagers themselves.

Length

28 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 7-12

Publication Date

2007

Teen Reviewer Comments The video gives many suggestions and examples to help kids get out of an abusive relationship and notice when they're in one. This is a very important topic to cover.

Risk Factors Addressed

Prevalence of the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem solving skills; communication skills and ability to ask for help.

Library Location

Coxsackie, Kent, Kinderhook, & LaGrange

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