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PEACETALKS
with
MICHAEL PRITCHARD
SERIES OF TEN VIDEOS FOR GRADES 9-12
VHS or DVD
PeaceTalks
with Michael Pritchard
teaches kids how to avoid dangerous situations, handle their
own emotions, and use conflict resolution skills to diffuse
potentially violent confrontations. Filmed in schools across
the U.S., this series addresses the real issues of violence
that kids face in school, on the streets, and even at home.
These programs are refreshingly
hopeful, with real kids offering real solutions to the challenges
and problems that affect their lives.
Awards 
U.S. International Film & Video Festival Gold
Camera Award
Learning Magazine Teacher's Choice Award
Chicago International Film Festival Silver Plaque Award
Program Titles:
Video
1. Preventing Violence
(# LW-PEA-1) $69.95
Three basic strategies for avoiding
and reducing violence are presented: predicting consequences,
cooling down, and walking away.
Video
2. Resolving Conflicts
(# LW-PEA-2) $69.95
Special attention is given to techniques
for avoiding conflicts including respecting the feelings of
others, communicating positively with "I" messages,
and learning to negotiate. Proven conflict management techniques
are presented.
Video
3. Managing Your Anger
(# LW-PEA-3) $69.95
This program discusses the friction of daily life and how
to diffuse potentially dangerous situations. It teaches how
to recognize your anger buttons and clarify your emotions
through the anger management techniques of Stepping Back,
Cooling Out, and Self-Control.
Video 4. Dealing With Bullies, Troublemakers, and Dangerous Situations
(# LW-PEA-4) $69.95
T his video deals with verbal and physical harassment, bullies
and gangs, what to do when you feel afraid, protecting
yourself in threatening situations, how to help victims, and
making our schools and neighborhoods safe.
Video
5. Respecting Yourself and Others
(# LW-PEA-5) $69.95
Ideas are presented here for handling put-downs and insults
non-violently. In addition, respecting differences in opinion,
race, and culture are encouraged.
Video
6. Handling Dating Pressures and
Harassment
(# LW-PEA-6) $69.95
How to say no to abuse and learn the importance of building
healthy, positive relationships.
Video
7. Bridging Racial Divisions
(# LW-PEA-7) $69.95
An exploration of how racial divisions affect everyone. Triggers
to violence, such as racial slurs are examined. Young people
discuss how to build communications across racial and ethnic
lines with self, family and community pride being a foundation
of respect for others, cultural inclusion, and non-violence.
Video
8. Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs
(# LW-PEA-8) $69.95
Teens reflect on what peer pressure is and how it works. Discussed
are pressures to join groups, cliques, and gangs, as well
as pressures by friends to do something you think is wrong.
Gang involvement, including why kids join, getting out and
dealing with friends who are gang members is addressed. Qualities
to look for in true friendship are also presented.
Video
9. Drugs, Alcohol, and Guns: Triggers
To Violence
(# LW-PEA-9) $69.95
How behavior affected by alcohol or other drugs can become
deadly when linked with weapons. The consequences of impaired
judgment and how to say no to drugs, alcohol, and violence
are emphasized.
Video
10. Stepping Up To Peace
(# LW-PEA-10) $69.95
This important video discusses how to break the chain of violence.
It explains the character traits of a nonviolent person: courage,
compassion, tolerance, and respect. Learn how to turn enemies
into friends and become an advocate for peace.
What People Are Saying...
"The PeaceTalks
series is an excellent foundation for any
school / community-based violence prevention program."
John Drescher, Principal
"Michael
Pritchard, the moderator of PeaceTalks,
is
great! He helps kids open up, express their feelings,
a discover ways to resolve conflicts and reduce the
violence in their lives."
Gina Drucker, High School Guidance Counselor
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