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Topic |
Dating Issues; Violence Prevention |
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Program Summary |
Combining powerful interviews of battered and verbally abused teens with expert commentary, video delivers key facts about dating abuse. Emotional abuse includes isolation from friends, family, and outside activities; using insulting names or degrading terms; displaying jealousy and possessiveness; controlling a partner's clothing choices and behavior; using excessive cell phone use to monitor behavior; and threatening self-harm to control behavior. Sexual and physical abuse includes extreme roughhousing; pushing; grabbing; restraining; and other violent behaviors that don't leave marks or bruises; touching a partner's body in ways that make him/her feel uncomfortable; and making threats as a means of coercing a partner's consent to sexual activity. Teen speakers and dating abuse experts offer helpful advice on how teens get away from potentially unhealthy, dangerous relationships. TEACHER'S RESOURCE GUIDE INCLUDED. |
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Length |
28 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 7+ |
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Publication Date |
2007 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Many people think that an abusive relationship consists of only physical violence. This video debunks that myth and divulges every step to an abusive relationship which can better prepare teenagers for warning signs before the relationship gets violent. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Prevalence of the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem solving skills; communication skills and ability to ask for help. |
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Library Location |
Greenville, Town of Esopus |