Consultants: Dr. Shanti Kukarni, Ph.D and Melissa Siegel, Director of Lovespeaksout.com
Dating abuse is on the rise in high schools and colleges—it is a serious problem that affects many teens, female and male. This program listens to the experiences of four girls and one boy who vividly describe their experiences and offer advice on what to do if you are being abused and how/where to get help. Program describes five types of dating abuse: physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and social media based. Particular attention is paid to Internet dating which is gaining in popularity and has its own unique dangers. Viewers learn the warning signs of potential abuse situations and how to help others who are caught in abusive relationships.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
DVD contains Spanish subtitles.
Awards
Gold CINDY Award
Bronze Telly Award
Reviews
This is another in a series of strong programs on issues faced by teens and young adults. A psychologist and a director of a website/hotline organization describe what makes an abusive and a healthy relationship, and they talk about ways friends can help victims make the choice to leave such a relationship. Several types of abuse are discussed, including intimidation; manipulation; emotional, verbal, sexual abuse; and abuse via social media. Male and female victims discuss their experiences, and the actors participating in the reenactments are believable, though most appear to be college-aged. Several resources are included: a down loadable PDF guide featuring National Health Education Standards addressed in the program, a variety of student activities that are designed to get conversations started, and a series of fact sheets that provide additional information and resources.
—Ann Brownson, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
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