Differences

100-116, 17 minutes NFB, 1986 Differences is a short drama examining the racial conflicts that can occur among children when an “outsider” appears in the midst of a dominant culture. Chris, a pre-adolescent, resents the visit of Emma, a Native girl, to his home. Pressured by his friends to ignore...

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Kids in Jail

100-115, 45 minutes NFB, 2015 With unprecedented access, this documentary paints an intimate, complex portrait of kids in jail. The film raises difficult yet vital questions about at-risk youth and young offenders, and asks: Should we be doing more to help them? Request

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In The Know: School Violence

100-112, 17 minutes Educational Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2011 This DVD provides practical advice on how to recognize potentially violent people, how to avoid contributing to the problem, and the vital importance of advising adults in authority of any actual or potential violence. Request

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In The Know: Social Aggression

100-110, 24 minutes Educational Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2011 This DVD examines the causes and effects of this surprisingly subtle and sophisticated form of bullying, which has become immensely more destructive through its access to the Internet, instant messaging, email and cell phones. Request

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In The Know: Teen Pregnancy

#3000-17 – 16 minutes Education Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2011 The United States leads the industrialized world in this amount of teen pregnancies, so it is important that teens know both the effects and repercussions of becoming pregnant. This DVD provides teens with the methods for preventing pregnancy. Request

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In The Know: Suicide

2900-28, 14 minutes Educational Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2011 Suicide is the third most frequent cause of death among teenagers, so it is imperative that teens know both the warning signs and repercussions of suicide. This DVD provides teens with methods for the circumvention and prevention of suicide in both themselves...

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