Past Show: Raising Assertive Children
Media - Videos
"Can't We All Just Get Along? Dealing with Hate & Bias in School" 2001
NEA Safe Schools Now Network
Published by NEA Health Information Network
What's it like to be different? Students share their personal experiences with hate and bias. This broadcast highlights programs that promote violence prevention by confronting school culture issues such as harassment, racism, homophobia, and gender bias. School staff, students, parents, community members, and a panel of experts discuss the structure and rationale behind each program. 53 minutes
"No Thanks, I Just Had a Banana!" 1999
Joyco Publishing
"How can I better handle criticism and things that 'push my buttons?'" "What strategies can I use to avert power struggles?" "How do I help a child who is hurting because of other children's cruelty? "How can I teach positive ways of solving problems to avoid violence and fighting?" Included in this video are answers to the questions above along with practical and memorable tools to change people's thinking and responses to putdowns. The goal is to empower victims while improving their confidence and personal strength. 48 minutes
Fight Back with Love: Every Adult Has a Responsibility to Prevent Bullying 2003
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department
Developed at the request of local teachers to help parents and community members understand the seriousness of bullying, this resource demonstrates that bullying is a base cause of school violence, prevents learning, and arrests social development. Set includes two tapes, Curriculum Materials Book, and Viewing Guide duplication master. The tapes address the typical bullying behaviors for two age groups: grades K-6 and 6-12. It is designed for the adult learner and is to be followed by facilitated group discussions that are outlined and resource-supported in the Curriculum Materials. Funded through an OJJDP grant and supplied for free while quantities last. Copies of print materials are also available for downloading. To order the videos, please send name and mailing address to: MCJPD 3125 W. Durango Phoenix, AZ 85009 20-23 min Pages: 40 pages, two booklets in each language.
Stop Bullying! Standing Up for Yourself and Others 2003
Paraclete Press
Bullying is pervasive in our schools. Over 150,000 students stay home from school each day to avoid harassment from their peers. An estimated 1.6 million young people in grades six through ten are bullied at least once a week. Many young people feel helpless in these situations. They need to know what to do if they are bullied or if they are a witness to bullying. Through presentations by Mark Brown, Youth Motivational Specialist, and students’ real-life experiences, Stop Bullying! gives students concrete steps they can take to respond to bullying. Emmy-nominated youth speaker Mark Brown uses his personal experience with having been bullied as he speaks to thousands of kids each year about the importance of tolerance and respect. 20 minutes
The Art of Assertiveness-Practical Skills for Positive Communication
Hazelden
The Art of Assertiveness-Practical Skills for Positive Communication videotape was developed as a practical tool for helping viewers learn new ways to communicate. People develop effective communication through understanding different communication styles, identifying their own communication styles, and utilizing powerful communication techniques that can positively impact relationships with friends, family, and co-workers. The Art of Assertiveness-Practical Skills for Positive Communication emphasizes these points and more. 24 min.
