Youth Corrections Video Series for Young Women
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$695.00
Age Group: 12 to 19
Publishing Date: 2009
SKU: DVD6534
Media: DVD
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This engaging 6-part DVD series addresses the challenges today's young women face and empowers them to make better decisions. Featuring the insights of former inmates, teachers, counselors, and people who work in the juvenile justice system, this series provides a unique perspective on what youth can do to build a support network, live healthy, and achieve success in school and in life. Videos in the series include: Why Am I Here and What's Next? - This program begins to explore the major issues surrounding incarcerated youth. In this DVD, young viewers hear from former inmates, counselors, teachers, and people who work in the juvenile justice system. Listening to their candid interviews, viewers will understand that they are not alone, every choice has a consequence, and making better choices can change their lives. Blood Family: Finding Support - This program looks at a family's influence on incarcerated youth. In this DVD, viewers explore the relationship between families and illegal actions. Viewers learn three key concepts: They cannot choose their family. They're family can help and hurt them. They alone are accountable for their own actions. Created Family: Choosing Friends Wisely - In this DVD, viewers learn why it's important to have a strong support network. The DVD also reinforces the idea that who viewers choose as friends can determine whether they live a life successfully or behind bars. My Body, My Well Being - This program demonstrates that good decision-making is essential to a healthy lifestyle. The DVD discusses drugs and alcohol, sex, and personal hygiene. Viewers learn that addiction can be conquered and that their friends can encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle. Life Skills - This program covers the skills and documents young people need to survive as adults. In this DVD, viewers gain useful recommendations from counselors, former inmates, and others. Viewers also learn how to think ahead, access available resources, and manage their money. Changing the Game for a Better Life - This program recognizes that change is never easy, but it is possible. In this DVD, youths learn how to change. Viewers learn three vital points: Only they can make the choice to change their lives. A strong support group is needed to make change happen. And that they are worth it. Running time from 10-25 min |




