Videos for Children and Youth and Teen Safety
SEC LISTSERV QUESTION:
October 1, 2008
Dear colleagues,
I am looking to enhance our library of videos for use with the Personal Safety Curriculum for
Children and Youth.
I would appreciate very much if you would let me know one or two videos that you have found
particularly useful for teaching children and youth of various ages about personal safety in any
form, but particularly with respect to teaching them about preventing or reporting abuse of any
type.
Thank you for your help. I wish you well as we enter the fall season. It is cooling down here,
even in Yuma!
Paul N. Duckro, Ph.D., Director
Office of Child, Adol. & Adult Protection
Diocese of Tucson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Boise, ID
Miami, FL
Sioux Falls, SD
Las Cruces, NM
St. Louis, MO
Honolulu, HI
Jackson, MI
Las Cruces, NM
Manchester, NH
Corpus Christi, TX
Lansing, MI
Victoria, TX
Sioux Falls, SD
Tucson, AZ
Springfield, MA
Detroit, MI
Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
Fort Worth, TX
----Owensboro, KY
Santa Fe, NM
Manchester, NH
Los Angeles, CA
Lansing, MI
----Boise, ID
Tucson, AZ
Erie, PA
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Boise, ID
We are also looking for more recent videos. Recently, one of our participants asked if one of our videos
really did have June Cleaver in it as that was the rumor. It is time we did some updating….:-) Also, It
will be “90” in Boise, Idaho, today which is very unusual. But we know the cooler weather will be upon
us quickly.
Bob Fontaine
Miami, FL
Anyone have recommendations for teen safety programs other than Virtus, Teaching Touching Safety and
Law Room, The Shield?
Jan Rayburn
Sioux Falls, SD
I would be interested in your recommendations also - please share with the whole group. Thank you!
Renee K. Leach
Las Cruces, NM
We have been using the AIMS Video "Break the Silence" narrated by Jane Seymour. It is available on
the Discovery Web site and is now offered in DVD format as well. We have the VHS version in both
English and Spanish. There are four individual case stories that can be presented to the various age
groups and to the adults as well.
Mary Helen
St. Louis, MO
Is this good for older teenagers - 17, 18. That is the hardest group for us. Videos that resonate with the
younger teens just don't seem to work for the older ones. The videos just seem too juvenile.
Terry Edelmann
Honolulu, HI
In the Diocese of Honolulu, we, too, use the AIMS Video “Break the Silence”. We recommend it for use
for Grades 4 – 8.
I would also recommend “What Tadoo” and “Believe Me” by J. Gary Mitchell for younger children.
Terry, I think the AIMS Video “Break the Silence” is too young for older teenagers. We recommend
guest speakers for the teenagers. Also, Shield the Vulnerable recently launched a Teen Safety Course
online which is excellent. This is what we are encouraging high schools and youth programs to use this
year.
Lisa Gomes
Jackson, MI
In the Diocese of Jackson, we use Breaking the Silence (different from Break the Silence as referenced
previously). It’s an excellent interactive and educational film for teenagers and offers young people an
understanding of the realities of sexual abuse in our society. The material is being presented to our youth
in grades 9-12 in our diocesan churches and schools. The film was produced by the Diocese of Orange
and can be purchased on their website www.rcbo.org.
Vickie Carollo
Las Cruces, NM
Terry, I only use it for 2nd-6th grades. It is approved for K-8. The website for the video
http://teacherstore.discovery.com/
Link to Health & Guidance - Violence Prevention - The video is listed as Kids Against Child Abuse,
narrated by Jane Seymour. It is an AIMS Multimedia production and it is now Discovery Education.
Peace, Mary Helen
Manchester, NH
This year we are using videos and lesson plans from Netsmartz.org. The videos and lesson plans focus on
internet safety and are appropriate for students in grades 7-12. They are free, and are available at:
http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm
Netsmartz does not copyright the material other than saying that nothing can be altered. Therefore, we
were able to copy the ones that we were interested in onto a disk, which we sent to parishes and schools.
We are using this as an option for child safety training and so far everyone seems pleased!
Mary Ellen D'Intino
Corpus Christi, TX
We have been using “Breaking the Silence” from the Diocese of Orange. Very user friendly, well
received by the youth and its use has led to some disclosures.
Grace S. Rank
Lansing, MI
I formed a committee last spring whose charge was to review safe environment programs. The committee
was impressed with Praesidium's "Called to Protect for Youth" and in fact recommended its use for
middle school/high school youth. We will implement the program in the fall of 2009.
Sally A. Ellis
Victoria, TX
Please visit our web--site. All of our curriculum is found in our library catalog:
http://65.66.230.209/simple/?sessionid=1NYR545AQ36946894
Type in the words "safe environment" to see our entire collection. Each video title is linked to a detailed
description.
To see our high school selection type in the words "safe environment 7-12" and it will display the
different resources.
I also received a new e-mail from Sunburst Visual Media about their recent additions and I highly
recommend them to you. There is a 30 day viewing period on each video which makes it really nice--just in case the video does not contain material that we need. Here is their link:
http://www.sunburstvm.com/
Have a blessed day.
Melissa Perales
Sioux Falls, SD
Our Diocese is currently using the Praesidium "Called to Protect for Youth". We have been using it for
grades 6 -12. We are also impressed with the quality of the information. However, just lately I am
getting some complaints from parents and DRE's that it is too 'deep' for kids in 6th grade, and the
concepts introduced are too mature for that level. This is our third year of using this product. In our
Diocese, we train all children (and staff, volunteers, etc) on an annual basis. Praesidium doesn't currently
have options for us for subsequent years - and showing the same materials to that age group three years in
a row is not a good idea. We are looking for options for that age group as they proceed through our
religious education programs.
Renee K. Leach
Tucson, AZ
We like the texts for junior high and high school students, respectively, from Saint Mary’s Press:
Creating Safe & Sacred Places and Creating Safe & Sacred Places for Young Adolescents. They are
useful guides for setting up programs for these age groups. Paul
Paul N. Duckro
Springfield, MA
In Springfield MA we have been using C2P for Youth for 2 years. We ask kids and trainers to fill out a
feedback form at the end of the sessions and they are very positive, with these caveats: it is very “young”
for the older grades – 11th and 12th– the kids say they it is long past the time when this would have been
useful, etc., so for these older grades we use it as a review and a jumping-off point for discussions about
boundary violations in terms of sexual harassment, dating relationships, new jobs, and the Internet. The
students enjoy the small-group activities and have come up with some interesting posters, raps and roleplays. I find it to be a professional program that doesn’t use cute techniques as so many abuse prevention
programs do, and without being too graphic it uses real words and real-life situations, which I think is
necessary given what other messages kids get these days.
When we started presenting this program (with a core group of around 30 trained facilitators) we made a
decision to provide the training to students in 7th, 9th and 11th grades every year, so the material that was
new for a 7th grader was accessed on a deeper level as a 9th grader, etc. This helped both with burnout
about seeing the material every year as well as with spreading the facilitators around. In the intervening
years, as kids enter 8th, 10th 12th grades, we provide resources that follow up on the C2P material.
We also do the trainings parish by parish except in cases where parishes are linked or share other
resources, rather than having a deanery-wide training. This means we get more kids since it’s not
scheduled on yet another day or in another parish. It does make it logistically difficult but becomes
easier—as long as the trained facilitators continue to do the workshops….
Other benefits: I share the first segment (on boundary violations) as part of our informational session for
parents, and they have had a very good response, which increases student involvement. I am going to use
it tonight as part of a training with deacon aspirants: a message of “this is what we are teaching our youth”
that reinforces our other Safe Environment programs.
I would love to hear more about how other diocese implement these workshops.
Patti McManamy
Detroit, MI
In our high schools, we use Praesidium’s Called to Protect for freshmen.
We developed a program for high schools’ 10th graders and parishes for teen volunteers grades 9-12:
Called to Serve. This program integrates maintaining boundaries for self and others in service situations
and that both serving safely stems from the baptismal call. We’ve run the program for 1 year and are
making modifications this year and training additional facilitators for parishes. We hope by mid/end of
2009 to have it available for licensing.
For juniors and seniors in our high schools, we developed a set of objectives and queried the high schools
re: required theology courses that met the objectives. The HSs then have the responsibility to ensure that
1/more of the objectives is met in junior and senior year with each student. We have also licensed Circle
of Grace from the Archdiocese of Omaha for our K-8 Religious Ed. Some of our high schools are using
part or all of the HS level program.
Mary Eckert
Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
We also use Praesidium at 7th and then again in HS and receive great feedback from students and
presenters. Counselors feel the youth are at a very different level of development in MS and then HS so
the repetition is warranted and the follow up discussion and activities allow for those differences. It is a
well done program yet some feedback suggests there should be more information about parent and peer
abuse included.
Mary Frances Horton
Fort Worth, TX
In the diocese of Fort Worth we also use the Praesidium program Called to Protect for Youth. We have
received great input from our community. I agree with Mary Frances’s comment about repetition.
However, in our diocese we divided the program into three presentations, so every year from grades 6
through 11 teens will see the program a total of two times. For Seniors we will present the curriculum in
its entirety a third time in the senior year. Also, we add discussion about internet predators.
Ruth Smith
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Owensboro, KY
In our diocese we continue to look for training materials for middle-school and high-school aged youths.
We're trying to focus on the main training concepts of appropriate personal boundaries, personal safety
concepts, and not ignoring worrisome behaviors that they might witness for themselves or among their
friends.
Our focus is on videos/DVDs rather than trainers coming in since we already utilize the rape crisis centers
in our region for some training.
I knew this group would be good to ask. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
-Molly Thompson
Santa Fe, NM
In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe we use some very good programs for the middle school and high school
age youth.
I highly recommend this one it is all about on-line safety: Think Before you Click: Playing it Safe
Online grades 5th - 9th
Human Relations Media
41 Kensico Dr.
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
1-800-431-2050
www.hrmvideo.com <http://www.hrmvideo.com/>
We also use a book titled: Learning About Life, Love, Infatuation, Friendship, Exploitation: This is a
family based program on relationships and abuse prevention this program has sections that can be used
from pre-school through 10th grade.
Ave Maria Pres
By Karen Sawyer and Kathie Amidei
The last one that I would recommend is the Child Lures Program
www.childlures.org <http://www.childlures.org/>
802-958-8458
Many if not all of the companies will allow you to view the programs before you buy them to make sure
that it fits your needs.
Hope this helps
Annette Klimka
Manchester, NH
Have you checked out the Netsmartz videos? They are free to use as long as you don't alter them in any
way. We were able to copy the ones we were interested in onto disks and send them to all our parishes
and schools. The videos and lesson plans are appropriate for middle and high school students and address
various aspects of tech safety (covering topics such as online safety, social networking sites, cyberbullying, and so on). The latest ones we've begun using are "Terrible Text" and "Profile Penalty." Some of
the materials are in Spanish. The response from parishes and school has been very positive.
Here are the links:
http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm
http://www.nsteens.org/videos/
Mary Ellen D'Intino
Los Angeles, CA
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been using the National Boy Scout Venturing DVD called Personal
Safety Awareness. There are four segments on the DVD: 1) Acquaintance Rape, 2) Internet Safety and
Pornography, 3) Peer Sexual Harassment and 4) Suicide and Depression. The DVD only costs about $20
and it comes with a guide that you can download off the internet. Many of our parish/school sites have
used the Internet Safety and Pornography segment because it really clearly depicts some of the problems
that young people can get into on the internet by both posting pictures they shouldn't and also by not
protecting personal information that can fall into the hands of a predator. The segment on Peer Sexual
Harassment has also been very useful when the topic of bullying is being addressed. Some of our High
Schools have used the segment on Suicide and Depression, especially since there has been an increase in
the incidents of students cutting themselves. The segment on Acquaintance Rape also addresses a real
problem that many of our young people face today. It goes without saying that all sessions presented to
minors require parental knowledge and permission. We have had extremely positive responses to this
resource by teachers, DREs and youth ministers as well as the students and their parents. If you are
interested the code number on the DVD is AV-09DVD33.
Joan Vienna
Lansing, MI
We just transitioned to Praesidium's "Called To Protect For Youth." Christy Schiller of Praesidium was in
the diocese the week of August 17 and facilitated four training sessions. We invited principals, Directors
of Religious Education, theology teachers, catechists and youth ministers to attend the training sessions.
The program seems to be well-received. It is for 6-9 grades, however, some dioceses use if for 10-12
graders as well.
You can contact Christy at: 817-801-7773 or at cschiller75@sbcglobal.net
Sally Ellis
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Boise, ID
We are looking at updating our video selections for training our youth at all levels and would appreciate
input concerning videos that you have found especially appropriate for instruction at the various grade
levels. Your input in regards to videos for primary grades (K-3), upper elementary (4-6), middle school
(7-9) and high school would be very much appreciated. We have attached our limited inventory which
includes short reviews and appropriate grade levels. However, many of our materials are outdated. Also,
if there is a training program for volunteers and employees which you might also recommend that, too,
would be appreciated.
Bob Fontaine
Safe Environment Resources
SEW 001 “Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse”
From: Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence:
Faith Trust Institute, 1992
48 min. A presentation recommended for employees, volunteers, clergy and religious
who work with children in the upper elementary grades
3 each VHS and 2 each DVD = Total of 5 copies (All English)
“Hear Their Cries” (48 min) is appropriate for use with parents of older children. This
video presents the issue of child abuse from a religious view, and incorporates issues of
faith into the discussion. It also includes information about responding to abuse. It
contains a few examples of practical ways that parents can talk with children. This film
is a documentary on the role of clergy and lay leaders in preventing child abuse.
Father Jeffrey Sarkies of the Archdiocese of Seattle recommends the video, "I am
gratified to see that this serious issue can be presented in a manner that maintains the
dignity of those surviving empowers them to heal and informs the public."
“Hear Their Cries” is an educational program for: clergy of all faiths, lay leaders of all
faiths, religious educators, seminary faculty and students, parish staff, local child abuse
councils and public child welfare agencies.
SEW 002 “Bless Our Children: Preventing Sexual Abuse”
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence:
Faith Trust Institute, 1993
40 min. A presentation recommended for employees, volunteers, and clergy and religious
who work with youth
2 each VHS and 4 each DVD = Total of 6 copies (All English)
This video is the story of one congregation's efforts to include sexual abuse prevention in
their children's religious education. An education program for: clergy, lay leaders,
religious educators and schools, local child abuse councils, public child welfare agencies
and seminaries. This video is a companion program to “Hear Their Cries: Religious
Responses to Child Abuse.” The video tells us what to do in preventing abuse, in
practical and tested ways.
SEW 003 Breaking The Silence: Preventing The Sexual Abuse Of Minors.
Catholic Diocese of Orange, CA, 2004
60 min. Focused on Teenagers (grades 7-12)
4 each DVD (All English)
“Breaking The Silence” has a single goal: to get teenagers to begin talking about sexual
abuse. It is estimated one in three girls and one in six boys in the U.S. will be sexually
abused. However, 90 percent will not report it. Because of shame or fear, they suffer in
silence, never receiving the help that they need. Research indicates that teenagers as a
group may be most affected by sexual abuse but know very little about how to protect
themselves. Getting teens to talk with each other about sexual abuse can be a powerful
and effective weapon. “Breaking the Silence” is an interactive DVD presentation that
allows you to customize your viewing by utilizing the programmed breaks between
individual segments of the film. This permits students to discuss a topic or question
immediately after seeing it on the screen. It is important to remember that you may have
a young person watching this program who has been abused, and has either repressed it
or remembers, but has chosen not to report it. You will need to be vigilant regarding
unusual silence or tears, and have appropriate resources ready.
SEW 004 Que les digo ahora? : (What Do I Say Now?) : Formas de proteger a sus hijos
contra el abuso sexual.
Committee for Children, 2003
30 min. Employees, Volunteers and Clergy
2 each VHS (Spanish)
Este video puede ayudar a los padres y proveedores de cuidado a proteger a los ninos
pequenos del abuso sexual. El video ?Que les dio ahora? le proporciona: - Un mensaje
positivo, en que se enfatizan los beneficios de las formas de tocamientos que son seguras
y positivas. - Informacion clara sobre el abuso sexual de menores. - Orientaciones para
crear un ambiente seguro para los ninos. - Ejemplos practicos de como hablarles a los
ninos acerca de la seguridad al tocar. Una serie de situaciones que hacen uso del humor y
el drama para ensenar a los espectadores formas distintas de hablar con los ninos acerca
de la seguridad al tocar. Tambien se proporcionan ejemplos para ayudar a los padres a
responder de forma apropiada en caso de que un nino le revele abuso.
SEW 005 Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness: Acquaintance Rape, Internet
Safety & Stalking, Peer Sexual Harassment.
Boy Scouts of America, 1999
30 min. Focused on Teenagers & Young Adults for Clergy & Lay Leaders
7 each VHS (All English)
This video is a presentation for any young person 14 through 20 years of age. It is made
up of a series of three vignettes dealing with the issues of acquaintance rape, internet
safety and stalking, and peer sexual harassment. After each scenario is presented, the
tape should be stopped for local group discussion. The tape can then be continued for a
"reality check" discussion pointing out critical information regarding each situation. This
video is segmented for flexibility in a class or meeting venue.
SEW 006 “What Do I Say Now? How to Help Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse”
Committee for Children, 2004
30 min.
This presentation is recommended for parents of younger elementary school children but
may also be useful for parents of children of any age
4 each VHS (All English)
What Do I Say Now? (30 minutes) is appropriate for use with parents of younger
children, but could also be used with all parents if the need is for a practical, hands-on
guide for parents to learn about sexual abuse and how they can educate their children on
personal safety. This video presents the issue of abuse from a secular view, and gives
parents very practical tips on what to do to talk with their children about personal safety,
how to spot signs of abuse, and what to do when a child discloses abuse. This video can
help parents and caregivers protect young children from sexual abuse.
“What Do I Say Now?” provides a positive message, emphasizing the benefits of safe,
nurturing touch and includes straightforward information about sexual abuse. This video
presentation also includes guidelines for creating a safe environment for children and
gives practical examples of how to talk to children about touching safety. There is also a
variety of vignettes that use humor and drama which offers viewers different ways to talk
to children about touching safety. Examples are also provided to help parents respond
appropriately to a child’s disclosure of abuse. A group discussion guide is printed inside
the video jacket.
SEW 007 “A Time to Tell”
Boy Scouts of America, 1989
33:55 min.
Recommended presentation to 11-14 year olds
5 each VHS (All English)
“A Time to Tell” explores the problem of sexual molestation by dramatizing experiences
of adolescent boys. Through these experiences, the three R's of youth protection are
learned: Recognize, Resist, & Report. “A Time to Tell” presents three scenarios
depicting common child molesting situations. In the first, Gary's stepfather tries to
molest his stepson using the normal curiosity adolescents have about sex as the lead into
an attempted molestation.
The second situation shows David, a friend of the family, becoming increasingly personal
in his attentions to Jeff, culminating in attempted molestation at David's house after Jeff
has helped to clean David's attic.
The final scenario involves a secret club operated by an older youth for the purpose of
abusing younger members after lowering their inhibitions with drugs and alcohol. A
“Time to Tell” addresses very directly the problem of sexual molestation of adolescent
males. The three situations not only dramatize typical molestation situations but also
provide examples of the affect of the molestation attempts on the prospective victims'
family members. The video deals with the perceived stigma of homosexuality as a result
of sexual molestation by another male. Throughout the video the need to report the
attempted assaults to trusted adults is stressed, with reassurances that the victim is not to
blame.
SEW 008 “Yes You Can Say No: A Committee for Children Video”
Committee for Children, 2004
19 min.
Recommended for presentation to grades 2-6
5 each VHS (All English)
David is being sexually exploited by a once-trusted adult. Drawing on his own resources
and those of his friends, David learns the assertiveness skills necessary to resist and
report the abuse. Students will share David's growing sense of confidence as he learns
not only how to handle the situation that has troubled him, but how to deal with everyday
challenges at home and at school.
SEW 009 “Once You Cross the Line: A training tape on preventing clergy misconduct:
sexual abuse in the ministerial relationship”
Center For The Prevention Of Sexual & Domestic Violence, 1997
49 min.
Recommended for presentation to clergy and religious
1 each VHS (English)
Three segments deal with: 1) Appropriate boundaries, 2) Power and vulnerability, 3)
Justice-making. Narrators offer analysis of the issue as it affects both Christian and
Jewish communities. This video provides an educational program for clergy and religious
professionals of all faiths, lay audiences, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers and
students, and denominational leaders.
SEW 010 “Not in My Church: The story of one church faced with a betrayal of trust by
its minister...a story that could happen in any church”
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, 1997
42 min.
Recommended for presentation to volunteers, employees, clergy and religious working
with youth
2 each VHS (All English)
A docudrama to help people deal with the problem of clergy misconduct involving sexual
abuse in the ministerial relationship. An educational program for clergy and religious
professionals of all faiths, lay audiences, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers and
students, and denominational leaders. "Every pastor, every judicatory head, and every
denominational committee on clergy ethics needs to view this tape." -- Calvin D.
McConnell, Bishop, Pacific Northwest Annual Conference
Employees such as: DREs, administrators, teachers, youth ministers, catechists, teacher
aides, etc. should view this "Long Training Session" (4 hours). At the discretion of
Pastors/DREs/principals, volunteers may take the short or long sessions depending upon
the amount of time they spend with children/youth.
SEW 011 Creating a Safe Environment: Medical and Psychological Aspects of Child
Sexual Abuse.
2003
60 min. A presentation for volunteers, employees, clergy and religious who work with
youth
2 each VHS- part 1 & 2 (English)
This video is a presentation by Dr. Leah Lamb, MD, a nationally recognized expert in
child maltreatment. In August of 2003, Dr. Lamb gave a presentation to the school
principals of the Dioceses of Boise, and the presentation was videotaped for use in the
Diocesan education programs entitled Creating a Safe Environment. Dr. Lamb's
presentation discusses the statistics of child sexual abuse, definitions of abuse, the risk
factors for abuse, the myths concerning such abuse, and the effects of child sexual abuse.
SEW 012 “Creating a Safe Environment: Scattered Petals”
2003
60 min. Tthis presentation is recommended for volunteers, employees, clergy and
religious who work with youth.
2 each VHS- part 1 & 2 (English)
This is a video presentation by Patricia Woodbury, a counselor at SANE Solutions, a
subsidiary of Terry Reilly Health Clinic, which treats both victims of child sexual abuse
and abusers. In August 2003, Ms. Woodbury gave a presentation to the school principals
of the Diocese of Boise, and the presentation was videotaped for use in the Diocesan
education programs entitled Creating a Safe Environment. Ms. Woodbury's presentation
discusses children who have been subjected to abuse, allowing the viewer to identify
patterns of behavior, to recognize abused children. Ms. Woodbury also discusses the
mandatory reporting laws, and why children do and do not disclose abuse, thus allowing
the viewer to respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse from children. She also
discusses the treatment of victims and abusers.
SEW 013 WHAT TADOO WITH SECRETS: Child Abuse Prevention.
Empowerkids.com, 1995
19 min. this presentation is recommended for viewing in grades 3-6
4 each VHS (All English)
SYNOPSIS: There's only one thing scarier than telling a bad secret - keeping it. In this
entertaining mix of live action, puppetry and animation, seven-year-old Julliette learns
that secrets can be good or bad, and that telling bad secrets to a caring adult is the right
thing to do. Professor Sir Hillary Von Carp and his wise frog friends, What and Tadoo,
team up again to teach important lessons in making choices, distinguishing "good"secrets
from bad, and following basic rules for getting help or helping oneself.
SEW 014 Joey Learns the Touching Rule: Preschool/Kindergarten.
Committee for Children, 2001
8 min. This presentation is recommended for viewing for pre-school/kindergarten (ages
4-6)
3 each VHS (All English)
This video teaches children simple safety rules to protect themselves from sexual abuse.
Five-year-old Joey cheerfully learns the Touching Rule from his teacher, his mom and his
doctor. Then he puts this new knowledge to the test. The tone is friendly and the
colorful illustrations are appealing to younger children. Appropriate for
Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 4-6). 8 minutes, includes Discussion Guide. Committee
for Children is a nonprofit organization that provides educational materials, training,
community education, and original research for the prevention of child abuse and youth
violence.
SEW 015 (this recording is Missing….)
SEW 016 “Trust Shouldn't Betray: A call for action against child sexual abuse”
Catholic Charities, 2000
45 min. A presentation recommended for adults involved in church ministry.
1 each VHS (English)
Trust Shouldn't Betray: a call for action against child sexual abuse. This 45 minute video
is a dramatic, powerful presentation on the most silent form of violence in America
today-sexual abuse against children, particularly in the home or family setting. The tape
can be used with individuals & groups & is ecumenical. It flows from the U.S. Bishops
pastoral letter "Walk in the Light." Informational materials accompany the tape.
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SEW 017 “Healing The Wounded Spirit”
Catholic Charities, 2000
40 min. A presentation recommended for adults involved in church miniatry.
1 each VHS (English)
Sister Fran Ferder FSPA & Father John Heagle respond to questions about child sexual
abuse on the spiritual development & religious practice of sexually abused children &
adult survivors. Insights on healing, forgiveness, & repentance for both victims &
abusers are offered as well as practical suggestions/helps for individuals/parishes.
Ecumenical. For use by individuals & small & large groups.
SEW 018 “WHAT TADOO : Child Abuse Prevention”
Empowerkids.com, 1995
18 min. A presentation recommended for viewing for children in grades 1-3
7 each VHS (All English)
A young boy takes a fantasy trip to the "Land of Lessons" where Professor Sir Hillary
Von Carp and two frogs named What and Tadoo teach him how to protect himself from
strangers with four basic rules: Say No, Get Away, Tell Someone and Sometimes, Yell.
Combining live action and puppets, in a humorous, but straight-forward look at the lures
strangers use to entice children and the "uh-oh feeling" they cold experience with certain
touches even from people they know. "A superb file for young children about sexual
abuse that presents this potentially frightening subject in a sensitive and enlightening
manner."
SEW 169 Promesas Quebrantadas -Partes I y II.
Center for the Prevention of Sexual & Dom Violence, 1999
60 min. Focused on Adult Domestic Violence
1 each VHS (Spanish)
Perspectivas Religiosas acerca de la Violencia Domestica. Partes 1 y 2. "Este video
enfatiza la importancia de la religión y la espirtulidad, las cuales son esenciales para el
movimiento en contra de la violencia doméstica." "La violencia doméstica es uno de los
horrors de nuestros tiempos…Est video es de verdadera ayuda…un recurso mauy
importante pare congregaciones que están comprometidas con el sanamiento de las
familieas."
SEW 337 Una perspectiva desde Las Sombras : abuso sexual infantil en la comunidad
Hispana.
GoldPitt Productions, 2001
18:28 Min. Focused on Children
1 each VHS and 2 each Book (All Spanish)
Que es abuso sexual infantil? El abuso sexual infantil comprende forzar, enganar,
sobornar, amenazar, manipular o presionar a un nino hacia activadad sexual. El abuso a
menudo principia gradualmente y se incrementa con el tiempo. El abuso ocurre cuando
una persona obliga a un niño a tener alguna forma de contacto sexual o hacer que un nino
efectue actos sexuales. El abuso sexual infantil puede incluir eo tocar sus partes intimas
(vestido o desvestido), la penetracion, actos sexuales forzados entre ninos, u obligarios a
que vean, lean o participen en pornografia para la satisfaccion sexual de un adulto. El
abuso no fisico tambien puede tomar la forma de un adulto exponiendose a si mismo,
exponiendo al nino, o conversaciones de naturaleza sexual que sean inapropiadas para la
edad del nino, o platicas de naturaleza sexual. El ataque sexual a los ninos puede ocurrie
en el seno de la familia (incesto) o fuera de la familia. "La relacion y solidaridad de
conjunto de trabajo constituye una de los mas grandes elementos de la cultura Hispana.
Estas elaboradas y apegadas relaciones entre parientes, amigos y vecinos-en conjunto con
una prevaleciente censoria cultural en temas sobre el sexo y la sexualidad-presenta el reto
urgente para aumentar prevencion y educacion a los padres Lations sobre abuso sexual en
una manera cultural competente. Este video es un recurso valioso que ayudara padres
Latinos a entender como prevenir el abuso sexual en los ninos, como reconocer las
senales y como intervenir apropiadamente." --Renata Soto, Director Ejecutivo, Conexion
Americas
SEW 586 “STRANGER SMART”
PFS Streetsmart, 1995
30 min. A presentation recommended for viewing in grades 1-6
1 each VHS (English)
Stranger Smart Teaches your child: How to recognize and avoid the eleven most common
kidnap traps- Right and Wrong Types of body language- How to say "NO" to strangersWhat to do if someone ever touches them in a wrong way-Three simple safety rules if
they are ever approached by a stranger- Five things to do the make a stranger let go of
them if they are grabbed- the usefulness of a secret family code word to foil abductors13 StreetSmart safety tips-Plus many other safety-related principles and skills.
SEW 2010 “STOP BULLYING”: Standing Up for Yourself and Others
Paraclete Press, 2003
www.paracletepress.com
20 min. A presentation for elementary and junior high ages
1 each DVD (English)
Starter questions correspond to each of the six segments of the video and should be led by
an adult. Segments are divided in the following areas: (1) What is bullying? (2) Who
gets bullied? (3) Why do bullies behave so badly? (4) What should you do if you are
being bullied? (5) How can you help someone who is being bullied? (6) Whom can you
tell when you are being bullied or when you see someone being bullied?
SEW 2010 “A CRY FOR HELP” :How to help a friend who is depressed or suicidal
Paraclete Press, 2001
www.paracletepress.com
22 min.
1 each DVD (English)
The video outlines the following areas with questions in the brochure geared to initiate
discussion led by an adult for junior high and high school students.: (1) Warning signs of
depression; (2) Warning signs of suicide; (3) Steps for helping a suicidal person; (4) Tips
on caring for a suicidal person; (5) Common myths about suicide.
September 14, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Thanks for sharing your list, Bob. Attached is a table of videos we can recommend. Paul
Paul N. Duckro
Erie, PA
Our list of approved videos/DVDs is on our website at http://www.eriercd.org/pdf/approvedvideos.pdf
I find the video programs and accompanying guides from Human Relations Media excellent.
www.hrmvideo.com
Karen Streett