TEEN TRUTH: AN INSIDE LOOK AT BULLYING AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE

Topic	Bullying
Program Summary	Ranked #2 by the Teen Intern Program. This program has a number of different storylines, all having to do with school violence. In one fictional story, viewers will see a confused student decide to bring a weapon to school. In another, the Columbine disaster is revisited through live recordings to 911. In the last, a group of real teens videotapes themselves asking questions to their peers about the effects of bullying and violence in their school. At the end, viewers will hear from experts and students about the best ways to deal with bullying and school violence. TEACHERS GUIDE INCLUDED
Length	24 minutes
Recommended Age	Grades 9 - 12
Publication Date	2006
Teen Reviewer Comments	Best movie I have seen on bullying. Really shows why people bully and how bullying affects children.
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	Beacon, Kent & LaGrange