Maple Ave The Hurting: Cutting for
Relief 2:1 Ashley resorts to "cutting" to cope with an abusive father, who's regularly victimized her family. Like a growing number of teens nationwide, Ashley regularly cuts her arms and legs, substituting her overwhelming inner pain and rage with an external pain that she is seemingly better able to manage. This last illusion is finally dispelled in a heart-wrenching ending that finds a desperate Ashley reaching out to a sympathetic teacher for help. Added: 4237 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1738 | Comments: 0
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Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Binge
Drinking Blowout Show 2. 2:9 A cell phone text conversation informs us that Justin is dead after “passing out” playing “Hot Shots,” a drinking game. This texting conversation opens Binge Drinking Blowout, a “no-use” message documentary focusing on how excessive drinking affects young adults. Added: 4237 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2451 | Comments: 0
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Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Marijuana
The Gateway Drug 1:39 Logan texts Lee the shocking news that Dana has been kicked out of school for smoking marijuana on campus. Lee thinks the school administration is wrong for making such a big deal since “it’s only weed.” Logan thinks Dana made a big mistake, risking everything by smoking pot./nThis typical debate between students leads this marijuana prevention video, with students who’ve learned the hard way passing on their knowledge that marijuana starts a lifestyle of drug use. Their first joint can lead students to hard drugs, prison, or even death. Former teen users beg students not to take that step. Added: 4237 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2120 | Comments: 0
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Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Smoking
The Toxic Truth 2:18 A familiar exchange from teenagers about relationships opens Smoking the Toxic Truth, a tobacco prevention video that discourages young people from smoking. They meet Terry Jones, a larynx cancer patient struggling with the results of his choice to smoke. Added: 4237 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2014 | Comments: 0
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Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Tobacco
Horror Picture Show 2:5 A student sends his younger brother a text message, saying he saw him out behind the school smoking with some other kids. Lil’ Bro tells him to back off and quit being a hypocrite, since he used to smoke too. But big brother doesn’t give up. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1844 | Comments: 0
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Myths of Marijuana Debunked
3:13 School is a place where myths about marijuana abound. Many teens fervently believe that this drug isn't addictive, doesn't harm the brain, doesn't impair driving, and can't harm their future. Using the latest facts, science, and statistics, this program debunks these myths and proves marijuana use to be a deadly danger. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1920 | Comments: 0
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New Club Drugs: Designed for Death
3:12 Just when professionals thought they had learned all the hazards of these drugs, a new crop of dangerous substances called New Club Drugs has sprung up, including Foxy - a pill that is two times stronger than Ecstasy and available at half the cost. Others are called AMT, YABA, Blue Mystic, and 2C-B. The program highlights each new club drug and the very real health hazards, including risk of death. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2037 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Bridging Racial Divisions
2:38 Nothing can fan the flames of teen violence like the mistrust and conflicts which result from racial divisions. Bridging Racial Divisions explores the painful personal consequence of racial conflicts as teenagers from different racial groups come together to discuss the stereotypes and prejudice that divide them. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2140 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Dealing With Bullies,
Troublemakers and Dangerous 2:57 Bullies are no longer the big loud kids who like to intimidate and push other kids around on the playground. Now bullies travel in gangs and often pack deadly weapons. The rules for engagement have changed and this program explores how to best handle bullies and protect victims without getting hurt. Teens learn how to recognize potentially dangerous situations and avoid violence by reasonably predicting the consequences of their actions. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1862 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Drugs, Alcohol and Guns:
Triggers to Violence 2:17 This critical program examines the shocking prevalence of guns at teen parties and clubs and the predictably dangerous consequences of this casual mix of drugs, alcohol and weapons. Adults will learn of a brave new world where guns are omnipresent and kids think prevention means planning an escape route when they start to go off. Teens recount frightening personal stories of explosive violence when minor offenses on the dance floor turn deadly. Notions of adolescent immortality are challenged as teens come to realize that going to parties with drugs, alcohol and guns is simply not worth the risk. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2339 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Handling Peer Pressure and
Gangs 2:17 Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs deals with a variety of issues concerning peer pressure, values and friendship, by examining why kids join cliques, groups and gangs. Teenagers are challenged to decide what they would do if a close friend wanted them to do something wrong, illegal, or dangerous, and are asked to examine the types of friendships they are making. The meanings of true friendship and the value of positive peer pressure are highlighted as ways to make good friends and stay out of trouble. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1570 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Managing Your Anger
2:31 Controlling one's anger is a critical life skill and Managing Your Anger explores the difficulties teens face learning to control theirs while dealing with raging hormones, the pressures of grown-up responsibilities and the generalized anger of mass culture. Teens humorously outline their biggest pet peeves, and learn to deal with some of life's most common aggravating situations without blowing up. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1650 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Preventing Violence
2:21 Preventing Violence presents a powerful profile of the types of violence teenagers face today and the emotional toll it is taking on their lives. Personal stories are intercut with lively discussions on violence prevention. Practical strategies for avoiding and reducing violence emerge as students learn the importance of predicting consequences, cooling down, and walking away. Added: 4236 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1456 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Resolving Conflicts
2:19 This program examines the reasons why so many teen disagreements turn into conflicts and fights. Teens learn the importance of good communication skills in resolving conflicts, and how to cool out conflicts before they become violent. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2392 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Respecting Yourself and
Others 2:12 Whether you call it dissing, busting, capping or snapping, showing disrespect is probably the most common source of conflict and violence in the teen years. Respecting Yourself and Others examines both the humor and pain inherent in the put-downs and status games that typify so many teenage relationships, and reveals how they can easily move from innocent fun to hurtful attacks - particularly when used against different social, racial or ethnic groups. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1475 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Stepping Up to Peace
1:50 Stepping Up To Peace focuses on the role of community in teenagers' lives and how developing a strong sense of community can be a powerful way to reduce violence. The ethical basis of community spirit is explored as teens decide whether or not to help a stranger in need. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1878 | Comments: 0
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PeaceTalks Handling Dating Pressure and
Harassment 2:16 Handling Dating Pressures and Harassment deals with the difficult issues of sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and date rape, which are occurring with surprising frequency in the nation's schools. Discussion outlines typical types of harassment and abuse which occur in the teen years, and successful strategies for dealing with verbal and physical attacks. Teens learn how to say no to abuse and the importance of building healthy positive relationships. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1559 | Comments: 0
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Real Life Teens: Cyber Bullying
2:16 This program talks directly to teens by real teens telling their own stories and experiences. It is designed to provoke thought and conversation amongst teens on difficult-to-discuss issues and show them that their problems and issues are shared by others. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1562 | Comments: 0
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Real Life Teens: Deep Depression and
Suicide 2:0 This program talks directly to teens by real teens telling their own stories and experiences. It is designed to provoke thought and conversation amongst teens on difficult-to-discuss issues and show them that their problems and issues are shared by others. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 1839 | Comments: 0
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Real Life Teens: Drug Abuse Beyond
Marijuana & Alcohol 1:36 This program talks directly to teens by real teens telling their own stories and experiences. It is designed to provoke thought and conversation amongst teens on difficult-to-discuss issues and show them that their problems and issues are shared by others. Added: 4234 days ago From: GuidanceGroup Views: 2266 | Comments: 0
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