Violence
Multimedia Resources
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Video
Jackson Katz: Violence Against Women—It's a Men’s Issue
Description: Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues.” But in this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues—and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to definitions of manhood. In this video, Jackson Katz calls on women and men to be leaders of change.
Questions to Consider:
1. What are the some of the things that we say about violence against women that are tantamount to victim blaming?
2. What are some of the things that men can do to become leaders of change with regard to violence against women?
Jared Diamond: How Societies Can Grow Old Better
Description: Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders—some better, some worse—and suggests we all take advantage of experience.
Questions to Consider:
1. What are the ways that some traditional societies have gotten rid of their old people?
2. What reasons does Jared Diamond identify as an explanation of the variation in how societies treat their senior citizens?
Description: What is the proper balance between saving a child and destroying a family? In a two-part series, “Failure to Protect,” Frontline probes the complexities and difficulties in trying to answer that question through a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at Maine’s child protective services.
Questions to Consider:
1. Review the child welfare system frequently asked questions (FAQ). Upon review, what do you think should be the education and training requirements for child welfare workers?
2. Review the case of Logan Marr, and identify how the child welfare system failed her.
Web
The Celebrity Murder That Changed How Stalkers Are Treated
Description: This article discusses celebrity stalking and reviews the case of Rebecca Schaeffer noting that it was her murder that changed the stalking laws in this country.
Questions to Consider:
1. How has the Internet impacted celebrity stalking?
Description: In 2000, the National Center for Victims of Crime partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to create the Stalking Resource Center (SRC). The link takes you to the stalking laws of the states.
Questions to Consider:
1. Find and discuss the stalking laws of your state.
Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community: A Fact Sheet
Description: Domestic violence among same-sex couples is a serious public health concern. Victims of same-sex domestic violence face added challenges when attempting to receive help, and that is documented in this article presented by the Center for American Progress, which is an independent nonpartisan policy institute.
Questions to Consider:
1. What are the reasons domestic violence victims in same-sex relationships are not receiving the help they need?