McGrath Systems, Inc. produces a series of educational videos for school
systems entitled, "The Early Faces of Violence: From Schoolyard Bullying
and
Ridicule to Sexual Harassment" for pre-K through Grade 6. It primarily
deals
with male to male harassment and ridicule.
Below is a description of the series. I can send you a preview copy with
clips from each of the 7 videos if you would like.
McGrath Systems Inc. also provides live inservice training on this topic.
Please visit our website at www.mcgrathinc.com. Our Links page has links to
hundreds of websites on the topics of gender equity, sexual harassment, and
bullying, some of which contain the information you seek.
Warm regards,
Maureen Charles
National Program Director
McGrath Systems, Inc.
Legally Based Training
3905 State Street, #7, PMB 211
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
www.mcgrathinc.com
626/441-6134
maureen@mcgrathinc.com
______________________________________
Video description:
The Early Faces of Violence
>From Schoolyard Bullying and Ridicule to Sexual Harassment (7 videos)
The Early Faces of Violence is a seven-part, legally based video education
program for pre-kindergarten through 6th grade students, parents, and
educators. The videos depict both opposite-sex and same-sex bullying and
harassment with an emphasis on male to male scenarios. The program
challenges
children to give up bullying, harassing and hurting others and empowers
them
to stand up for themselves. It also assists teachers, staff and parents to
take charge in dealing with a problem that has garnered national
recognition
as a serious impediment to a healthy, safe learning environment. Teachers
are
encouraged to develop lesson plans that engage students and to create a
partnership with parents and community members to make schools safe.
Show and Tell!
Audience: All ages
This school time movie depicts a dynamic tale of a student as he confronts
physical threats, harassment, and misconduct among his peers. Scenes
portray
actions of teachers, staff and students on the bus, on the playground, and
in
the classroom. Costumes give an "any time, any place" feel, and colorful
insects and reptiles provide attention-grabbing entertainment for kids.
Note: While the other 6 videos in the "Early Faces" series can stand alone,
we recommend that they be shown after a viewing of "SHOW AND TELL! THE
MOVIE"
by students, staff, administrators, or parents.
Time: 20 Minutes
You and Me
Audience: Ages 4-6
This sensitive and lively video engages younger students in learning to
respect themselves and others, building character and citizenship early.
"Mary Posa the Butterfly" gently guides young students to see the harm of
harassment and misconduct, using accessible, familiar terms such as
"hitting," "shoving," "name calling," and "bullying based on whether
someone
is a boy or a girl." This video addresses the root behaviors of sexual
harassment without using the term.
Time: 15 Minutes
Learning the Game
Audience: Ages 7-9
Narrated by Chas, the star of our "Movie," this video opens up a frank
discussion of peer-to-peer harassment and its consequences. It encourages
reporting and standing up for oneself and nurtures children's budding sense
of empathy and accountability for their actions. Behaviors discussed
include
name-calling, invasion of personal space, physical violence and "gender and
ex-based bullying".
Time: 14 Minutes
Max's Magical Machine
Audience: Ages 10-12
This video takes a no-nonsense look at misconduct that, when severe,
persistent, and pervasive, might be considered unlawful. It addresses the
full continuum of bullying behavior including physical bullying, extortion,
exclusion, threats, invading personal space, and sexual harassment.
Interviews with real students highlight the main themes of empathy,
responsibility and self-respect. Note: For preteens who are ready for a
more
mature approach to Sexual Harassment, follow up with videos SH1 ("Pay At
tention: What is Sexual Harassment?") and SH2 ("Sexual Harassment: Don't be
a
Victim!").
Time: 18 Minutes
A Culture of Cruelty
Audience: Teachers, staff and school administrators
This video explores the immediate and long-term impact of the pervasive
climate of ridicule and peer harassment on students. Interviews with
experienced teachers, counselors, community members, parents, and experts
in
human behavior address the continuum of behaviors from general harassment
to
sexual misconduct.
Time: 20 Minutes
Just the Facts, Ma'am
Audience: Complaint managers, investigators, interviewers, counselors, site
administrators, Title IX coordinators
When is sexualized behavior considered illegal? This video focuses on the
issue through a legal lens, defining legal criteria and presenting the
fundamentals of interviewing, investigation and documentation. Includes
excerpts from an interview with "Max", the main character in "Show and
Tell!
The Movie."
Time: 26 Minutes
You and Your School
Audience: Parents, guardians and community members
Designed as a community relations and parent education tool, this video
uses
interviews with parents, teachers, and experts to facilitate a discussion
of
peer-to-peer bullying and sexual harassment, the symptoms and consequences.
It includes signs and symptoms that may indicate your child is being
bullied
or bullying others, causes and effects of such mistreatment and the ways to
intervene and assist your child.
Time: 12 Minutes
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