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I Never Thought It Was Rape La Guerra en Casa (Spanish) Meth: Big Time Drug in Small Town America Behind the Screens
I Never Thought It Was Rape (25 minutes) Melanie was victimized by a friend after a college party. A friend brought her several drinks and later offered her a ride home. The next morning she woke up to find she wasn’t wearing any clothes and the guy in her room. She was very confused and had little memory of what happened after the party. It took several years for her to fully realize what happened was rape. When Kristen was 13, her family relocated to another state. Up to that point she had had a very happy childhood. But after the move, she found it hard to fit in and make friends. A 17-year-old guy began showing her the attention she craved. He was good-looking, charming, her first crush. One day, she went to his house to hang out and he forced her to have sex. He told her “this is what love is.” Kristen later struggled with an eating disorder and started cutting herself. In counseling, she overcame her body shame and learned that it was OK to set boundaries. Matthew has just completed a 10-year sentence for rape. When he was 18, he had sexual contact with a girl who was 12. He knew what he did was morally wrong, but he didn’t know that according to the law it was rape. Now he is a registered sex offender. For the rest of his life, he will have to check in with the sheriff’s department 4 times a year to update his personal information. He can never work with children or live within 1000 feet of a school. He and his parents want others to learn from his story. There's No Place Like Home: Growing Up With Family Violence (50 minutes) Part one: Denise, 12, and her mother, Christina, moved halfway across the country to flee their abuser and start a new life. Denise witnessed her dad beat her mom for years. She insisted to her mom that they must leave, but it took a long time for Christina to realize it. They have since sought counseling from the Domestic Violence Division of their local police department. Their social worker, Heidi, talks about the trauma Denise experienced as a result of the abuse. Part two: Katlin, 19, experienced neglect by his mother and beatings by her boyfriend. He was later rescued by his aunt, Christina Dalpiaz. He has since struggled with substance abuse and suicidal feelings. Christina has dedicated her life to helping Katlin recover and has made a profession of helping victims of family violence. She is the author of Breaking Free, Starting Over: Parenting in the Aftermath of Family Violence. Part three: Mary and her children Josh, 14, and Ophelia, 12, have only been away from their abuser for a few weeks. To the outside world, he was a well-respected minister. At home he was a monster, slashing mattresses, punching holes in the wall, even forcing them to ask permission to use the bathroom. Both children are extremely fearful their stepfather will find them. Josh is constantly on guard, studying military and swat team tactics in case he needs to protect the family. Ophelia, more quiet and reserved, struggles with terrifying dreams. Annie, a childcare facilitator with a local shelter, sees the children in group sessions and is helping them put the pieces of their lives back together. Part four: Sandy, 45, is nearing the end of a twenty-year sentence for armed robbery. When he entered prison as a young man, he was angry, violent, and did all he could to fight the system. But he eventually decided he needed to break the cycle of violence and take advantage of the programs available in prison. Counseling helped him deal with his dark past. At the age of 8, he witnessed his father shoot his mother and then commit suicide. Afterwards, he was sexually abused in several different foster homes. He does not make excuses for his past criminal behavior, but believes the physical and sexual abuse are the root causes of his problems as an adult.La Guerra en Casa (19 minutes) Anna’s husband threatened that if she left, he would report her to immigration. Although it was difficult to leave, she knew she had to do it for her daughter’s sake. She is now teaching her daughter about the importance of self-esteem and healthy relationships. When Theodora and her husband came to the United States, his behavior changed. He became very jealous, always questioning her whereabouts. She stayed in the relationship many years because she didn’t think she could support the children without him. Aida grew up thinking a woman must stay with her husband forever. A Domestic Violence Shelter helped her get out of the situation and become stronger so that she would not fall back into the same cycle of violence. As a victim advocate, Grace discusses batterer tactics, why victims stay, and the importance of taking precautions when leaving a relationship. Antonio Ramírez is the founder of the Training Center to Eradicate Masculine Intrafamily Violence. He teaches batterers to reject the aspects of their culture that accept domestic violence. Men who finish the program successfully are invited to stay on as facilitators of the program, further reinforcing what they have already learned. Luis, a former batterer, speaks candidly about his past. He admits that he used violence because he wanted total control of his partner. He entered a batterer treatment program for three years and was under an intensive probation program. Luis now works as one of Antonio’s facilitators. Capital murder cases are among the most difficult to prosecute and uphold in the appellate courts. Family members of the victim need help in understanding that their ordeal is not over with a conviction and death sentence. In some states, the appeals process can take more than 20 years. This video features victims who have been through or are in the middle of this lengthy process. Their stories can help victims who are trying to decide whether or not they want to ask for the death penalty or give insight into the emotional ups and downs experienced while the appeals process runs its course. Voices of Victims (42 minutes) Victims of DUI, homicide, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse share their stories. DVD is divided into 6 stand-alone segments. Whitney was killed by a drunk driver the day before Mother’s Day, 1996 after getting a ride home with a friend who had been drinking. Her father, Jack, shares regret that his normally responsible daughter made one bad decision. Even though the driver received a short sentence, Jack does not give in to bitterness, but instead chooses to honor his daughter’s life by speaking out. Jeffrey was stuck by a drunk driver while getting out of his car. He landed about 50 feet from the car and died a short time later in the hospital. The driver had already had 3 DUIs before this incident. After the third time, his parents had promised to take his keys away and they did—for 2 weeks. Jeffrey’s mother, Mary, talks about going to the hospital and seeing her son for the last time. Edward and his fiancé’s sister were murdered in 1999 when a fight broke out at the home of a friend. He begged for his life before he was shot. The shooter replied, “I’m going to prison anyway.” The gun jammed twice before he shot Edward in the face. Edward’s sister, Tonya, shares the impact of this crime on her life and encourages the viewer to think about choices and consequences. Sarah, a high-school student, was an employee at a fast food restaurant. Normally, she was not allowed to work on Sunday, but she had asked permission to go in to substitute for someone else. That day a man broke into the restaurant, stole several thousand dollars and forced Sarah and a co-worker into the cooler and shot them from behind. Sarah’s dad, Jerry, initially avoided talking about the incident, but later realized he couldn’t continue to keep it all inside. Artie was sexually abused by an uncle when he was 10 years old. His parents had recently divorced and his mother mistakenly attributed his behavior problems to the breakup of the family. She had warned her children about “stranger danger,” but Artie was confused because, in his case, the perpetrator was a member of the family. He did eventually tell, and his uncle is now in prison. Gail fell in love with who she thought was the man of her dreams. Soon after their marriage he began pushing, shoving, and pulling her hair. When the abused escalated to a brutal beating, she went to the hospital. The police and social worker told her that the abuse would happen again, but Gail chose to reunite with her husband. The violence continued for six more years. For Gail, the turning point was a story on the news about a woman being murdered by her husband.
Meth: Big Time Drug in Small Town America Volume 1: Victims (18 minutes) This video is filmed in a small town in Tennessee. On the surface it looks peaceful and wholesome. But meth has found a home here, as it has in so many communities across America. Donna is a mother of two children who is incarcerated for meth manufacturing and reckless endangerment. She tearfully shares how her addiction caused her to lose custody of her children. Dr. Sullivan Smith talks about his experiences as an emergency room physician. He explains the trauma children suffer when they have to leave their home with nothing and then be examined and decontaminated in a cold, sterile environment. Pictures are shown to illustrate the squalor that children are exposed to in meth labs. John, 24, grew up in a home where drugs were easily accessible. As a young child he was cooking, cleaning and taking care of his younger sister, Ashley. He was in and out of foster care and eventually followed in the footsteps of his mother and began using meth. Soon afterwards, he was one of the biggest suppliers in his community. Ashley, 19, also became addicted to meth after being neglected by her mom and sexually abused by her father. Their mother, Niki, has been clean for six years. She is now aware of the damage her addiction caused her children. John and Ashley are both in recovery, but constant peer pressure make it difficult not to fall back on old friends and old habits. Volume 2: Facing the Addiction (25 minutes) Walter Williams, Executive Director of Synergy Treatment Center, believes that some meth addicts can recover if they have access to long-term treatment and an intensive aftercare plan. His center has a free, one-year residential program for adults. Residents work in exchange for room, board, and clinical treatment. Detective J.R. Scott provides a more dismal view of meth users as he has spent recent years busting clandestine labs in a rural area that has been infested by the drug. He talks about witnessing the paranoia, violence, and hallucinations among those offenders he has arrested. David terrorized his family during his years of meth use. When told by his wife that she was going to leave, he decided to commit suicide. He shot himself in the face, and though it did not kill him, it disfigured him permanently. He never used meth after that incident and now travels the country sharing his story.
Una Visión Desde Las Sombras: Abuse Sexual Infantil en la Communidad Hispana (A View from the Shadows: Child Sexual Abuse in the Hispanic Community) 18 minutes, Spanish, English subtitles Carmen and Soledad were both sexually abused as children by family members. Now, as adults, they share their stories. Gabriella, a therapist with the Nashville Child Advocacy Center, talks about tactics offenders use with victims, how abuse can be prevented, why children don’t tell, and the healing process. Mary, an attorney and Hispanic advocate, discusses why the Hispanic community is hesitant to report. She emphasizes that reporting is important and encourages viewers to learn about their local laws so they will be able to get help for both the victim and offender. Back to Top A View from the Shadows This three part video series takes a rare look into the mind of the perpetrator. Volume 1: Exposing the Minds of Child Sex Offenders (18 minutes) provokes awareness, thought, and dialogue through interviews with incarcerated sex offenders, therapists, and survivors of child sexual abuse. This video provides insight into how offenders manipulate children and the community, rationalize their behavior, and avoid detection. Adult survivors share how they have been affected by victimization. Volume 2: Treating Child Sex Offenders (22 minutes) gives an overview of two different approaches to treatment for sex offenders. Through interviews with incarcerated sex offenders, survivors, therapists, and a family reunified after abuse has occurred in the home, this video stimulates discussion about sex offender behavior, treatment programs and how society should cope with these issues. Volume 3: In Talking About Child Sex Abuse(28 minutes), Cordelia Anderson, a nationally recognized expert, advises parents who want to know, "How do I talk to my children about sexual abuse?" Two child victims share their stories. "Johnny" was abused by an uncle when he was 10 years old. His mom had warned him about "stranger danger," but Johnny was confused because the perpetrator was a member of the family. "Melissa," 11, was abused at home by a close friend of the family. Her parents thought she was safe when she was at home. The viewer will learn how to lower a child’s risk of victimization. Back to Top The War at Home (11 minutes) Opening this film is an actual 911 emergency call from a young girl whose parents are in the middle of a domestic dispute. Through compelling interviews with those who have survived the "war at home," we learn more about the cycle of violence and the pain victims endure even after the abuse has ended. Back to Top The Golden Years (5 minutes) This powerful documentary on elder abuse features three courageous victims who share their stories. Mark Wynn, a 20-year veteran of the Nashville Police Department and national expert on the subject of family violence, narrates this film. Two survivors of domestic violence share their experiences of being battered by husbands who were police officers. They emphasize the need for law enforcement agencies to adopt a model policy establishing procedures for handling acts of domestic violence committed by police officers. “Sue” is still very afraid of her husband even though they have been divorced for 20 years. He regularly put loaded guns in her face and followed her wherever she went. On one occasion he put her hands around a knife and tried to force her to stab him. He told her he knew all the attorneys and judges and there was nothing she could do. She didn’t realize she was a victim of domestic violence until she decided to become a police officer and attended training on the subject. Dottie Davis is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement and serves as Deputy Chief of the Fort Wayne Indiana Police Department. Her husband used their careers in law enforcement as a means to try to get her to engage him physically. She thought if she reported him she would be perceived as weak and would lose her job. But one time he battered her so severely, she called 911 and his agency responded. The officers made no reports of the incident and swore each other to secrecy. Eventually, he left and she filed for divorce. He became enraged when his agency served papers on him because, in his view, he had been “shamed.” He went to the house with the intent to kill her, but she escaped out the back door. She was in full uniform and his squad car was parked in the driveway and she yelled for the neighbor to call the police.Click here to download order form Please make checks payable to You Have the Power. Shipping Charges:
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