This program dramatically tells the story of Gina, who is newly in love with Paul. As the relationship progresses, Gina notices some distinct changes. Paul becomes more possessive. He keeps her away from her friends and starts to abuse her, physically and mentally. Gina becomes increasingly afraid, and realizes that she does not belong in the relationship. With the help of a support system, including family and friends, Gina shows incredible courage as she tells Paul, "This isn't the way it is supposed to be," and ends the relationship. This is a moving story of courage, friendship, and awareness combined with educational information for kids who may find themselves in similar situations. The video and teacher's guide make a wealth of information available, including phone numbers of counseling centers and women's shelters across the United States. Both boys and girls are sure to walk away from this video with new information to help others who may desperately be in need of it. Copyright date: ©1997

When a woman kills a man who beats her, is it murder? Or is it justice? This program examines the legality of when, if ever, a victim of domestic violence is justified in killing her abuser. The Jane Abbott and Linda Logan cases assess the courtroom admissibility of evidence of battering, while the high-profile Lorena Bobbitt case and others raise the question of whether the plea of battered woman syndrome can be manipulated into a license to maim—or kill. Produced by CBS News. (45 minutes, color)

Experts are seeing an alarming increase in severe emotional and behavioral disorders among young children, characterized by abusive language, physical threats, and violent tantrums. "I can’t live like this. Afraid to get up. Afraid to go to bed. Afraid of what you’re going to find when you walk into a room," says a foster mother of twins she cannot control. In this program, ABC News anchors Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson investigate the frightening world of children with severe anger control problems, focusing on how to identify a child at risk and the vital importance of early intervention. Some language may be objectionable. (29 minutes, color)

More than one in six boys in the United States is sexually victimized by the age of 16. Yet in the growing professional literature on child sexual abuse, few books focus specifically on the experience of victimized boys and men. This much- needed volume examines how sexual betrayal affects boys and the ways they carry this hurt into adulthood. Blending psychoanalytic understanding with insights from trauma- oriented theory and practice, Richard B. Gartner presents effective strategies for meeting the unique therapeutic needs of men with sexual abuse histories. Filled with evocative clinical material, the book draws readers into the direct experience of these clients, the therapists who work with them, and the constantly shifting relational world they inhabit. Introduction 1. The Sexual Betrayal of Boys 2. Encoding Sexual Abuse as Sexual Initiation 3. Struggles about Masculinity 4. Same-Sex Abuse 5. The Familial and Cultural Context of Abuse 6. The Effect of Chronic Boundary Violations 7. Dissociation and Multiple Self-States 8. Intimate Relatedness 9. The Patient Therapist Dyad 10. Gender and the Therapeutic Relationship (with Sue A. Shapiro) 11. Group Therapy Afterword

Both Sides of the Coin is a pioneering video that dares to bring together a male victim of child sexual abuse and a male pedophile. The result is an insightful, well rounded and balanced view of what the causes and effects of child abuse are. This video stimulates discussion of one of society’s most hidden issues: the sexual abuse of male children. By using case studies it gives the viewer a personal account of theory and research on the subject.

Breaking Silence is hailed as the definitive film on incest and child sexual abuse. Personal stories told by survivors and their families, woven with telling drawings by abused children, destroys trust and bonding in the family. Breaking the Silence celebrates survivors who are finding the courage to “break silence” and regain their lives.

Every year in the U.S., approximately one in 25 children is reported as a victim of prenatal substance abuse, criminal neglect, or physical or emotional violence, and child-protection agencies are being overwhelmed by the crisis. Filmed on location in Baltimore, Atlanta, Houston, and Seattle, this cautionary program narrated by Susan Sarandon examines the cycle of child abuse. Case studies include children with developmental difficulties caused by maternal drug addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder brought on by scenes of extreme violence in the home, and life-threatening injuries from beatings. An HBO production. (61 minutes, color)

This program demonstrates different forms of emotional and sexual violence, and common ways in which people rationalize the abuse of substances and one another. Gr. 9 to Adult © 1995, 20 Minutes

About The Book: Bullying and harassment threaten academic achievement and mental health in our schools. Look beyond your work with individual students to address these problems in their larger context! This book presents enlightening empirical studies and reviews of the literature on peer harassment, bullying, and victimization. Designed to expand our knowledge and understanding of these topics, Bullying, Peer Harassment, and Victimization in the Schools: The Next Generation of Prevention documents the widespread nature of the phenomena both inside and outside the United States, identifies risk and protective factors, and provides practitioners with specific, evidence-based guidelines for effective preventive action. From the editors: The problem of bullying, peer harassment, and victimization is a serious one in our schools. It greatly affects the climate for learning and productivity and the emotional health of students and staff. This book presents empirical data and theoretical and legal case reviews to show how pervasive and serious these problems are and how they threaten both academic achievement and mental health within many of our schools. Taking a longitudinal and developmental perspective, the authors begin to outline the next generation of research in this field that will shape knowledge and practice for the next few decades. For practitioners, the book is a call to action, particularly at the school-wide level, focusing on reducing the substantial social/emotional harm done to perpetrators, bystanders, and especially, victims. Bullying, Peer Harassment, and Victimization in the Schools provides vital information on: What mental health professionals can do to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in schools The relationship between middle-school adjustment and bullying Aggressive behavior and friendship patterns in immigrant children School-based intervention strategies The relationship between the cultures of childhood and sexual harassment—from developmental, domestic violence, and legal perspectives Risk factors and protective factors affecting victimization and more! It has been estimated that bullying affects more than half of the students in American schools. This book can add significantly to your ability to combat and prevent this pervasive problem. Use it to improve the quality of education received by students in your community!

A powerful hour inside one housing project in New York City reveals just how much damage the fear of violence is doing to America. Explore the root causes of violence in the home and on the streets of America. This video takes the statistics and stereotypes and puts human faces on them. Despite the constant threat of violence, the inner city’s seven and eight year olds still dream of becoming “someone” when they grow up. By the time they reach middle teens, most don’t care about their future because they doubt that they will have one. 60 minutes. 1993

Overviews the five basic categories of child abuse and their effects on children. The video also examines the reasons adults abuse children, and describes ways to stop current abuse and prevent future abuse. Also stressed are means of obtaining help for victims. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Most rapes are not committed by total strangers, but rather by people who are known to the victims. Date rape is a violation of a woman's body that's exacerbated by a violation of her trust. This program explains how a failure to communicate effectively is at the heart of many date rape situations. Young women can learn how to reduce their chances of being victims of date rape and young men can learn how to avoid accusations of date rape. When we acknowledge what date rape is and understand how it occurs, it will happen less often. Learning Objectives: 1) Students will learn that alcohol and drugs are strongly associated with date rape. 2) Students will learn that differences in the socialization of boys and girls create misunderstandings that can lead to date rape situations. 3) Students will learn what they should do if they are ever the victim of acquaintance rape. Length: 23 minutes Copyright: ©2001

The myths and misconceptions surrounding date rape provide insight into the origins of this crime. This eye-opening video defines rape and elaborates on the fact that rape is a crime of violence, not a crime of passion. The specific issues surrounding acquaintance rape are explored. Interviews with rape crisis counselors and rape victims provide a unique perspective on this crime of anger, power, and control. Viewers learn specific actions they can take to avoid becoming the victim of date rape, along with coping strategies should it happen to them or someone they know. Viewers learn how to deal with the fear that no one will believe them, feelings of guilt for placing themselves in the situation, and the many "should have’s" and "shouldn’t have’s" which are often associated with date rape. This fast-paced program discusses the serious consequences of rape, presents strategies for possible prevention, and offers specific advice and comfort for people who have been victimized. A Cambridge Educational Production. One 40-minute video.

Dealing with Teen Dating Abuse: Matters of Choice is a dramatic teaching tool for any teen dating abuse prevention program. The video chronicles the story of Megan, a high school freshman and her boyfriend Matthew. As their romance deepens, Matthew monopolizes Megan’s life, isolates her from her friends and activities, controls her clothing choices, criticizes her intelligence and eventually physically abuses her. At the same time, he repeatedly apologizes and proclaims his love. The viewer sees the story from three perspectives: Megan’s, Matthew’s, and also from the point of view of Megan’s best friend, Ana. Every scenario is based on well-researched information received from professionals trained in dealing with dating violence and domestic violence, teens, psychotherapists, survivors of dating violence and their friends and relatives. This video and print package is an excellent resource for starting dialogue about the important issue of teen dating violence. Running Time: 18 minutes Close Captioned Includes: 18 Minute Video and Teacher’s Resource Book This item is available in the following formats:

The new Third Edition of Domestic Violence: The Criminal Justice Response offers a thorough and major revision of one of the top books in the field of domestic violence and is the only text to focus on criminal justice responses which provide a detailed look inside the criminal justice system. Domestic Violence is unique in its emphasis on the victim's perspective, including the victim's needs as well as preferences for and satisfaction with intervention. It documents the diversity of victims and how this diversity affects their service needs and the impact of interventions, including unanticipated consequences of current aggressive efforts. It also looks at diversity among batterers and how these differences affect the success of various intervention strategies. The Third Edition includes a wealth of new empirical research on how the criminal justice system's responses to domestic violence have changed in the last several years. As prominent authorities in the field, the authors offer a balanced view and critical analysis of the current and potential impact of these changes as well as of the new data and findings. In accordance with the sweeping changes undertaken by the criminal justice system, the text includes significant expansion of coverage on efforts made by prosecutors' offices and courts as well as strategies to protect victims through victim advocacy and other services. For the last decade, Domestic Violence: The Criminal Justice Response has been a key reference for law schools, police departments, legal practitioners, and policymakers as well as students and researchers in the fields of Criminal Justice, Criminology, Women's Studies, Family Law, Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work/Counseling. This volume is an essential addition to curriculums, libraries, and reference resources serving this important area of both study and practice.

The connection between trauma in childhood and domestic violence later in life is obvious to Jane Middleton-Moz, a relationship and trauma expert featured in this program. She states that “Children who experience domestic violence grow up learning to stuff feelings and emotions. They go through the world in a deep freeze, and have whole parts of themselves cut off. In domestic violence, if a partner wasn’t allowed their vulnerability as a child, then as an adult, if that vulnerability is touched, they will act out their anger for them.” This program also features interviews with Brenda, Tammy, and Jamie, all recovering from the trauma of domestic violence. Brenda tells the story of the loss of her sister who was killed by her husband who then turned the gun on himself, leaving their two pre-school children orphaned. Ms. Middleton-Moz concludes, “To heal, we must validate that pain, and feel safe enough to start releasing it and to acknowledge very strong parts of ourselves that helped us to survive.”