| An important and topical program that raises pre-teens and teenagers awareness about addictions and the impact they may have on people's lives. Through frank discussions with teens, individual profiles, and insight from experts, the program examines the problems and influences that young people face, such as peer pressure and persuasive advertising campaigns; also host-facilitator Patty Sullivan explores the physical and social effects of addiction, including threats to health, well-being and future success. Produced by TV Ontario. 07DR IJ 15 min. |
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"Highly Recommended. Offers an approach that today's
teens can relate to." -Ed. Media Review A live-action musical drama about drug and alcohol use among teenagers; it consists of teens telling teens they can have more fun and be more individualistic by not following the crowd to drugs and drinks. Produced by the ETC Society. 07DR/CL IJS 60 min. |
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"Recommended. Celebrities offer important input on a
vitally important subject facing teens." -Video Librarian Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips and other celebrities offer a compelling, down-to-earth plea for teenagers to "chill out," or think before engaging in activities that could easily lead to death. Produced by Huckleberry Films, Inc. 07DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
| In this dramatic program, we witness teens dealing with the unexpected loss of a close friend. We see how coping with the loss by sharing thoughts with others is very helpful. Produced by David Jensen. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |
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"Alcohol use is the number one drug problem among young
people. More college undergraduates will die from alcohol-related causes
than will receive a masters or doctorate degree. During a typical weekend,
an average of one teenager dies each hour in a car crash. Nearly fifty
percent of those crashes involved alcohol" - Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (MADD) Sixty-four percent of teens nationwide have used alcohol in the last 90 days. This shocking statistic comes to life as this realistic program opens and closes with silhouetted teens speaking frankly about their experiences with alcohol. A false sense of invincibility makes many teenagers and young adults susceptible to peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol. In this program outstanding high school athlete Eric Johnson's illusions of invincibility are shattered when he reluctantly gives in to peer pressure and tries alcohol at a party. The consequences of drinking and driving are powerfully portrayed when Eric kills an old woman crossing the street. The causes of teen drinking are also explored including family history, buried feelings, and sense of not belonging, and the pressures of growing up. Flashbacks to Eric's childhood show the trauma of growing up with an alcoholic father. Despite his athletic success, Eric suffers from low self-esteem. After Eric's dreams for the future have turned into a nightmare, he returns to tell his classmates, "A year ago something happened that would change my life forever; it can happen to anyone." This program demonstrates to teens and young adults that they are not invincible, their actions have consequences, and drinking and driving is dangerous. Produced by Cherub Productions, Inc. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |
| A program for anyone hoping to show younger teenagers that smoking is not part of a healthy lifestyle. Teens learn from teens about a future where smoking will eventually become a thing of the past. Produced by Friday Street Prod. Ltd. 08DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
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An investigative documentary which explores the inner
working of the Los Angeles coroner's department For the first time ever the
L.A. Forensic Department opens up the doors of its autopsy rooms. Totally
independent from the law and from the police, the scientists who work here
are eminently credible and respected. With over 80,000 known gang members in
L.A., street violence is a serious problem here, death occurs every day.
This eye-opening documentary follows the lives of the ambulance workers,
police, judges and doctors who know the Californian megalopolis and its
excesses better than anyone. And in looking at this side of death, the
program hopes to help the living address this serious issue. Produced by
Journeyman Pictures. 08DR JSCA 55 min. Associated Series: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Series |
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"Highly Recommended. Offers advice from teens on how to
resolve their feelings about situations in which they have been
victimized." -NAMTC/NMM Review "Highly Recommended. Viewers are encouraged to avoid name-calling, harassment, and violence of any kind, while attempting to engage those who do in verbal discussions that allow feelings and emotions to be shared." -InfoTech, NCDPI This program features nine segments that speak to children and pre-teens about violence, harassment, and abuse. Children learn to recognize their inherent right to feel safe, identify conflict situations, protect themselves from aggression, and seek assistance from others. Throughout the segments, advice from six teens on how to handle threatening situations, and resolutions recommended by the victim and the perpetrator, help students understand that they are not alone in solving the conflict. Segments include: What's Violence?; Go Easy on Yourself; You're Too Sensitive; I'm Afraid; I Saw It at the Movies; Understanding Your Anger; Speaking Up; Avoiding Conflict; If It Makes You Uncomfortable. Produced by TV Ontario. 08DR PIJ 30 min. Study Guide |
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"Outstanding. This program gives clear examples and
explains why sexual harassment is hurtful and wrong." -Parent Council
Review "Recommended. Pre-teens and teens address real-life sexual harassment situations." -Booklist Students are briefly advised on how to handle sexual harassment when it occurs to them or when they see others engaging in it. Quick and to the point, this excellent program prompts further discussion. Produced by Baltimore Co. Schools. 08DR JSCA 10 min. |
| When it comes to violence, a person's life can change in only an instant. That is the point of this program produced to trigger discussion about violence among teens, especially at school. Produced by David Jensen. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |
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"Recommended. 'Scared Straight' approach to showing teens
what tough-love discipline can be like." -Ed. Media Review Camp Mendenhall is a boot-camp-style probation camp set up to effectively deal with the serious juvenile law-breaker. It introduces them to strict discipline with the hope of affecting a positive change. Produced by John Sandoval. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |
| A diverse group of teen-agers discover what ties bind them together. Creating a mural, they discuss their dreams, fears, AIDS, teen violence, drug abuse, prejudice - and possible solutions for these problems. Produced by David Jensen. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |