Current Video Bibliographies

The following selective video bibliography is the result of a search of resources available for agencies to use as tools for helping to educate families on the topic of children exposed to violence. The weblinks below refer to the companies that sell these products. Some of them may be available through local libraries.

Bibliography covers: May through September 2004

Child Abuse: How to See it, How to Stop it video. 25 minutes: This video examines the four different types of child abuse: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and child neglect. Educators, parents, counselors, health and juvenile justice professionals-anyone who works with or cares about youth-will learn how to identify the problem, and ways to stop it, before other children can be hurt. Ideal for educational and professional development programs. Adults JistLife

Protecting Children from Abuse. 18 minutes: Features people and programs who are helping families replace their abusive behavior with constructive alternatives. From human service workers in a hospital program to members of a parent support group, these people offer understanding and sound advice to families struggling with the difficult problem of child abuse. Useful for parents and for professionals seeking ways to help children and families affected by abuse. Adults JistLife

Raising Non-Violent Children in Violent Times. 8 minutes: This frank and timely program examines the reasons why violence takes hold and offers concrete parenting skills that can be used to counteract such behavior early in a child's life. Experts in the field of child psychology identify risk factors, while teenagers candidly discuss the role that violence plays in their lives. Adults From Films.com

The Impact of Violence on Children. 28 minutes: What is the future of our children in America? Kids today live in a volatile world where violence in the school, home, and streets is an everyday occurrence. Statistics are staggering as children are not only abused by adults, but are killing each other. This program looks at the sources of violence that affect our children. Among the experts featured in the program are Dr. James Garbarino, Director of Cornell University's Family Life Development Center; James Stayer, President of Children Now; and Kathleen Kostelny, Ph.D., of the Erikson Institute. Adults From Films.com

Childhood Trauma Series Complete 7-Part Series. includes: What is Childhood Trauma - PSYTRAUMA-1, Significant Event Childhood Trauma - PSYTRAUMA-2, The Brain: Effects of Childhood Trauma - PSYTRAUMA-3, Identifying and Responding to Trauma in Children up to Five Years of Age - PSYTRUAMA-4, Identifying and Responding to Trauma in Children Ages Six to Adolescence PSYTRAUMA-5, Domestic Violence and Childhood Trauma and Healing - PSYTRAUMA-6, Trauma and Healing - PSYTRAUMA-7. There are sixteen to twenty million children and adolescents currently at risk for developing trauma-related problems. These problems include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, failure at school, susceptibility to victimization and abuse, and criminality. Many healthcare systems, teachers and caregivers are only now beginning to recognize and address the problem. This program presents an overview of the effects of childhood trauma on the individual and on society. Program segments include the Range of Trauma, Adult Trauma, and Trauma and Society. Particular emphasis is given to the criteria that define Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder including hyper vigilance, hyper-reactivity, and dissociation. Trauma in childhood can cause a variety of physical and emotional problems for both children and adults, creating a need for intervention and support. This series provides caregivers, teachers, health care providers, and others with observational criteria for identifying traumatic behavior in children and with techniques for intervention. As Dr. Perry says, "The real tragedy of trauma is the loss of health, productivity, creativity, and societal and individual potential." Adults From Aquarius Productions

The 10 Reasons Why Parents Abuse. 24 Minutes: Psychologist Oliver Tuthill utilizes actor re-enactments, a chilling account of child abuse by an adult survivor, and comments from researchers, social scientists, and Congressman Jim McDermott (formerly a psychiatrist) to help the viewer understand why parents abuse children. A Valuable resource for professionals and students seeking greater understanding of childhood maltreatment. Adults From Aquarius Productions

Hidden Victims: Children of Domestic Violence: This program, hosted by Dylan McDermott, profiles four families, and reveals the impact domestic violence experiences have on children both now and later on in life. Viewers witness a 10-year old boy's struggle to help his abused mother and are introduced to adults who perpetuate violence in their homes in response to the domestic violence experiences they had growing up. Finally, viewers meet a woman who is getting her life back on track after years in an abusive relationship. This moving and unforgettable program offers an unparalleled view of the real consequences of living with domestic violence. Includes teacher's discussion and activity guide. For grades 9-Adult. From At-Risk Resources.

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