| BULLYING AND TEENS: Take a Stand DVD
Bullies can use physical intimidation, emotional blackmail or the anonymity of the Internet to humiliate their targets. This program takes place in an urban school where bullying results in suspensions, lost friendships, despair and isolation. Students learn that to feel good about themselves they cannot remain silent in the face of bullying behavior and must stand up for what they believe is right. Kevin and Jack physically intimidate Troy into handing over his lunch money. Eric tries to protect him. When a teacher asks the boys what's going on, none of them will speak up. Their silence gets them all suspended. Vanessa is jealous that Shaun is showing Mariah the attention he once gave to her. She uses emotional blackmail to keep Mariah's other friends from speaking to her by threatening to exclude them from the group if they do. Tina goes along with it, but Luca stands up against the ostracism. Members of the computer club use the Internet to pick on and humiliate Benito, who is an easy target. Nicki comes to realizes that what they are doing is wrong and finally tells Benito that the other kids are accessing his journal online. She lets the others know that she will not be harassing Benito anymore. ***Includes Teacher's Guide | |||||||||
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