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new! Voices of Ex-Offenders: The Road to Restoration new! Voices of Survivors: Victims of Violent Crime Speak Out The Sacred Secret: Child Sex Abuse Within the Faith Community Crossing the Line: Speaking Out About Child Sex Abuse I Never Thought It Was Rape La Guerra en Casa (Spanish) Meth: Big Time Drug in Small Town America Behind the Screens
Voices of Ex-Offenders: The Road to Restoration (34 minutes) Part one: Clemmie learned at an early age that she was not safe in her own home. She was sexually abused almost daily by men in the neighborhood. She got pregnant and had a child at age 13. Not knowing what to do with a baby, she left him with her mother and grandmother to raise and hit the streets to pursue a life of drugs and crime. Her son went on to join a gang which eventually led to this death. Clemmie takes full responsibility for her role in setting him up for a life of crime and is now on a mission to save other kids. She is also an advocate for the homeless and mentally-ill. Part two: Ross grew up with an alcoholic father who would often leave for days or months at a time. When he would return he would expect to walk back in and have everything be the same. Ross hated his father’s actions but eventually followed the same path. He also started drinking and eventually became addicted to cocaine. He lost custody of his son. To support his habit he began committing robberies. Eventually, he was caught and sent to prison and at that point he surrendered. He got involved with as many programs as possible. He is now out of prison and has been clean 5 years. Ross now serves as a mentor to inmates and teaches classes in the county jail. Part three: Andrey’s path to prison began in childhood. His father left the family and his mom was left alone to raise him in the projects. Because his mother had to work he was often left alone. He was sexually abused at age 8 by a friend in the neighborhood. He began a life of crime and drug use during his teenage years. Between 1989 and 1996 he was arrested 37 times. In 1997 he set out to rob a convenience store as he had done many times before, but this time a man tried to stop the robbery and was injured in the process. Andrey was apprehended by the police who told him the man would likely die and the charges would be changed from aggravated assault to murder. Andrey began praying the man would live, but he died two days later. He was later convicted in his heart that his prayers were offered up out of his own self-interest, rather than for the man he had killed. It was at this point he saw himself for the first time. In prison he found support with others who wanted to change through an intensive reentry and aftercare program. He says he entered prison a child and left as a man. He is now in college and is pursing certification in alcohol and drug counseling. Voices of Survivors: Victims of Violent Crime Speak Out (39 minutes) Part one: Mary, a country music industry executive, was raped one night by a man who broke into her home. She helped the police capture him after he left a message on her answering machine. Her life was turned completely upside-down, but she found support from friends and hobbies. She discusses the importance of participating in the criminal justice system. Part two: Mary, a former victim of domestic violence, shares her story in victim impact classes to try to help offenders understand the impact this crime had on her life. Her abuse began with emotional and verbal abuse. Once she expressed a desire to leave, his behavior escalated to physical violence. She and her children were able to escape and she now sees herself as a survivor. Part three: In 1984, Becky was raped by an early-released prisoner. He kidnapped her from her catering business, and drove her to 5 different locations, raping her repeatedly at each place. He drove her back to her office and said “You’d like to get out wouldn’t you” and continued driving. Eventually the car got a flat tire and they went to a gas station. She convinced him to untie her and she ran into the station for help. The police captured him the next day. She had a lot support of a caring family, but she was grieved by having to share the difficult details of the crime in front of them in the courtroom. Becky got involved with a victims’ rights group and helped get a truth in sentencing law passed in her state. Part four: Sharon’s daughter was murdered by four men who broke into her home. Their two children were at home at the time. The murderers were participating in a gang initiation and their instructions were to either kill someone they knew or a stranger. During the trial when asked why the children were spared one of the offenders said “they are our future members.” Sharon has struggled to find peace since the tragedy. She has had trouble holding down a job and was forced to file bankrupcy. She is bitter because two of the offenders are already out of prison and, unlike her daughter, they get a second chance. The Sacred Secret: Child Sex Abuse Within the Faith Community (25 minutes) Shana was sexually abused repeatedly over a two year period starting at age 12. Her father was the perpetrator. Shana’s family were very actively involved in church and her father served in a leadership position. Once the abuse was diclosed, Child Protective Services and their church encouraged reconciliation, but her parents eventually divorced. Shana and her mother were labeled as rebellious for not being able to forgive and forget. Tim, a minister who has experience handling sexual abuse in his congregation, encourages church leaders to always support the victim and hold the offender accountable in a loving, firm way. David was raped by a Catholic priest as a teenager. Thirty-five years later he disclosed for the first time to his wife after watching a TV program about adult male survivors of child sexual abuse. Ed was a priest until 1989 when was told he could no longer serve in that capacity after accusations of abuse. He took a job with juvenile court and was eventually arrested for abusing a boy who was living with him while in state’s custody. Crossing the Line: Speaking Out Against Child Sex Abuse (12 minutes) This video features the stories of four convicted child sex offenders and a survivor of child sexual abuse. At the time of the filming, the offenders were serving their prison sentence at a facility that offers voluntary treatment to sex offenders. Dana, the survivor, was sexually abused by several family members. Dana shares the impact of child sexual abuse in her life. The film is designed to reach individuals struggling with the same thoughts and emotions articulated by these offenders. Help is available, and ideally it would be provided prior to anyone acting out on these feelings; however, even if the feelings have already been acted upon, help is still available. 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 (U.S.):
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