Hosted by a straight-talking young woman who is excellent at conveying an empowering wise older girlfriend/sister kind of attitude, this candid, no-nonsense program aims to help “change the statistics” of rape—particularly, the fact that 78% of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows. After defining rape—especially date rape—Teen Safety: Dating & Relationships proceeds to offer practical strategies aimed at helping young women protect themselves (and enlisting friends to help each other), while also incorporating expert commentary from both a female law enforcement officer and a medical professional. Dramatic vignettes cover sensible precautions to take at parties or gatherings, recognizing red flags in a relationship that could lead to assault, and the importance of trusting one's intuition. The dangers of drugs and alcohol are also briefly discussed, but the focus here is on preventing, stopping, or leaving an abusive situation. A welcome final segment specifically talks to male teens about responsible behavior, encouraging them to challenge male stereotypes and expectations instead of castigating them for being aggressors. Recommended. [Note: also newly available is Teen Safety: Myths vs. Reality.] Aud: J, H, P. (E. Gieschen)
Teen Safety: Dating & Relationships
(2008) 17 min. DVD: $79.95 (teacher’s guide included). Learning Zone Express. PPR. Closed captioned. ISBN: 1-57175-560-8. Volume 23, Issue 5
Teen Safety: Dating & Relationships
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