#805: Abusive Relationships: Get Help, Get Out

Many teens think an abusive relationship is usually a guy hitting a girl and just beating her observes one of the many perceptive teens in this powerful program about abuse in adolescent relationships. What this young woman already knows and viewers will soon discover is that abuse comes in many different forms and it can be hard to recognize at first. Teenagers of diverse backgrounds including Native Americans speak frankly about their experiences with dating violence. What makes this program particularly unique are the stories from a male victim as well as siblings and friends. The program is organized into sections which first teach teens how to identify abuse and then answer these important questions: What happens next? Why not leave? When did you realize? How do you get out? Who can help? Where do you go from here? What would you tell others? This program raises awareness about the various resources available ? teachers counselors friends parents ? and also encourages bystanders to speak out. ...a great resource for engaging teens in discussion about dating violence and abuse. its honest, and its paced to keep teens interested. Its also one of the only videos that addresses the taboo issue of a male being abused by his female partner. Kerry Moles, LMSW, Director, Family Wellness Program, The Childrens Aid Society, NYC A winner for health classes and counseling sessions. School Library Journal *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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