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Length: 30 min. Performance rights and Discussion Guide included. (Gr. 6-12, College. Also available on DVD.) Cliques and groups may be part of school life...but stereotyping, scapegoating, and conflict are not an inevitable result. In response to the recent incidents of violence in schools, this special, hosted by ERs Kellie Martin, explores the reasons behind the tensions, plus what students as well as schools can do to prevent them from escalating. We take an in-depth look, through the eyes and voices of its students, at a diverse suburban school that has a variety of pro-active student centered programs in place. These programs include peer mediation, conflict resolution, anger management and communication training, human relations groups and mentoring. They are working to help prevent violence and break down stereotypes, creating a more respectful and tolerant school community Young Adult Library Services Associations Selected Videos list The skills shown will help teach students how to prevent potentially violent situations at their schools...should be shown in group situations...useful to schools or youth groups...viewers are sure to identify with the teens featured. School Library Journal. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, www.inthemix.org
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