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Back to Section PageA Simple Gift: Comforting your baby
1998, 10 minutes
This video addresses the importance of the parental attachment relationship to early infant development. It uses attachment theory and related research to focus on how parents or other caregivers can respond to infant cries. It also demonstrates how infants are likely to interpret caregivers' responses. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.
Distributor: Infant Mental Health Promotion
Also available in French: Un Cadeau Simple : Consoler votre bébé
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A Simple Gift: Ending the Cycle of Hurt
2005, 14 minutes
Certain caregiver behaviours can frighten a young child and may contribute to his/her disorganized attachment. Consequently, serious emotional and behavioural problems can develop. This video is designed to help parents to recognize and prevent potentially harmful interactions with their children, while providing insight to help them understand their behaviour. Simple examples of harmful care giving behaviours are demonstrated with explanations of their effects on children. Additionally, more positive interactions are suggested. Presented in clear language, this video is suitable for parents from many cultures.
Distributor: Infant Mental Health Promotion
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A Simple Gift: Helping Your Children Cope with Emotions
2000, 17 minutes
Negative emotions (anger, sadness, fear, jealousy) and the actions that may follow (e.g., temper tantrums, whining) are normal behaviours in young children. Research has shown that not learning to manage negative emotions in the early years may result in later problems. This videotape suggests how parents can help young children understand their feelings and express these feelings in ways that are socially acceptable. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.
Distributor: Infant Mental Health Promotion
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Agir en milieu de garde
(Available in French only)
2005, 65 minutes
This video was developed especially for daycare workers and includes sections on the role and mandate of daycares with respect to abuse prevention, the legal context, obstacles and challenges, as well as how to apply prevention. Based on the specific needs and expectation of participants, trainers can identify the sections they feel are most important.
Distributor: CECOM (Available in French only)
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Boys, Toys and the Big Blue Marble
2007, 52 minutes
In Boys, Toys and the Big Blue Marble abused and exploited youngsters from all over the world describe their lives and amusements; the effects of poverty and their hopes and dreams.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: Des billes, des ballons et des garçons
The "stick people" in Bully Dance are imaginary, but this gritty tale is all too familiar. Like the dance beat pulsating throughout the film, the bully's intimidation of a smaller victim is unrelenting; no one stops the dance until serious harm is inflicted. While Bully Dance offers no simple solutions, it does compel viewers-teachers, parents and children-to evaluate their actions and find ways to end peer abuse.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: La danse des brutes
Caught in the Web
2007, 49 minutes
In this documentary, we see how the Internet fuelled an explosion of child abuse, how police are racing to learn new CSI-type techniques to find the children displayed in abuse images that are flooding the web, and how young people can be empowered so that they can turn the tables on the predators and reclaim the Internet as a safe global neighbourhood for all.
Distributor: Kinetic Video
Cherry Kingsley: Recognizing the Person
2002, 47 minutes
Cherry Kingsley was on a cycle of drugs and prostitution when she was viciously raped at gun-point and nearly killed. This was a defining point in her life. When she gave birth to a son and connected with her First Nations' heritage, she gained the courage to fight back and began sharing her story. At the age of 30, Cherry Kingsley received the Governor-General's award in commemoration of the Persons Case. The Award recognizes an individual's contribution to the promotion of equality for women.
Distributor: Moving Images Distribution
Childhood Lost
2002, 51 minutes
Childhood Lost examines the experiences of child abuse and child sexual abuse suffered by four individuals sent to residential schools when they were very young. Viewers learn how some coped with the many years of abuse and the effects it has had on their lives. While their stories represent different generations spanning over fifty years, they are brought together to share their experiences. In the talking circle, they share memories of pain and humour.
Distributor: Filmwest Associates
Don't Be a Bully
2003, 20 minutes
Don't Be a Bully profiles a young boy who has a troubled home life and acts out by becoming a school bully. He is befriended by the school custodian, who helps him realize the effects of his behaviour on others and shows him how to change his ways. The objective of the video is to assist school staff, parenting advisory councils and community agencies with promoting effective strategies to prevent such behaviour. The video is appropriate for young audiences. A discussion guide is included.
Distributor: Moving Images Distribution
Family Secrets - When Nobody's Looking
2003, 13 minutes
This video features one family's experience with sexual abuse. Many of the children in the family were abused by the father; the video looks at how one of them dealt with the trauma in adulthood in order to accept the past and move forward.
Distributor: McNabb Connolly
This video portrays Aboriginal people who took action to end sexual abuse in their community. Returning to Aboriginal tradition, the community adopted a healing circle to respond to sex offenders. The video is a powerful tribute to one community's ability to heal and change.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Les mauvais traitements physiques
(Available in French only)
2005, 22 minutes
In this second instalment of the series Les mauvais traitements physiques et psychologiques envers les jeunes enfants, experts help us better understand the social problem of physical and psychological abuse of young children and recognize its signs. They explain what constitutes physical violence against children and identify its manifestations, forms and consequences, as well as risk factors and preventive factors.
Distributor: CECOM (Available in French only)
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Les mauvais traitements psychologiques
(Available in French only)
2005, 19 minutes
This first instalment of the series Les mauvais traitements physiques et psychologiques envers les jeunes enfants focuses on defining the problem of psychological violence, the situations in which it can develop, the signs of its presence and the consequences for children who fall victim to it. It also discusses the circumstances that can increase or decrease the likelihood of abuse (i.e. the risk factors and protective factors).
Distributor: CECOM (Available in French only)
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Let's Talk About It
2005, 40 minutes
This film explores domestic violence from the perspective of children. Through interviews with their parents, with a special focus on immigrant women, this film encourages dialogue and discussion.
Distributor: Filmblanc
Ma mère, mon agresseure
(available in French only)
2004, 54 minutes
A report on a poorly documented taboo subject: sexual assaults committed by women, most often by mothers on their own children. Eight victims discuss the traumatic experiences of their childhoods. Therapists discuss the psychological consequences of this abuse on its victims.
Sale to broadcasters: Radio-Canada (Available in French only)
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Of Hopscotch and Little Girls
1999, 52 minutes
This video features personal accounts of sexual abuse of little girls from different countries. It addresses the adverse impact of abuse and oppression on their ability to fulfill their potential.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: Des marelles et des petites filles
The Reena Virk Story
2009, 44 minutes and 20 minutes
Reena Virk was fourteen when she was murdered by a group of her peers in suburban Victoria, BC and for over a decade, her parents have advocated to prevent similar tragedies by engaging with communities, teachers and students. This DVD, which explores Reena's parents' journey, joins viewers in reconsidering their beliefs about conflict, compassion and justice.
Distributor: Heartspeak Productions
Sans voix sans visage
(Available in French only)
2004, 16 minutes
This video addresses women's violence, a subject that is taboo and shameful but all too real and increasingly common. Denying it means turning a blind eye to the women who are the prisoners of their own violent behaviour without giving them a glimmer of hope. Sans voix sans visage broaches this delicate topic with women who were victims and then perpetrators of violence, and who ultimately managed to overcome it.
Distributor: Vidéo Femmes (Available in French only)
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Sexy Inc. Our Children Under Influence
2007, 32 minutes
Sexy Inc. Our Children Under Influence analyzes the hypersexualization of our environment and its noxious effects on young people. Psychologists, teachers and school nurses criticize the unhealthy culture surrounding our children, where marketing and advertising are targeting younger and younger audiences and bombarding them with sexual and sexist images. These stereotype treat girls of all ages as sexual objects, and exercise a damaging effect on their identities. Because they see degrading images of sexuality on the Internet, some children confuse sexual relations with pornography.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: Sexy inc. Nos enfants sous influence
Sheldon: A Story of Human Courage
1999, 45 minutes
It was the story that broke Canadians hearts. On the ice, Sheldon Kennedy was a multi-talented hockey player who succeeded to the NHL. However, Kennedy paid a terrible price. He had been abused by his hockey coach from age 14 to 19. This film examines this period, how the abuse happened, why Sheldon did not disclose it for many years, his struggle to cope, and how he finally exposed and prosecuted his former coach. It also explores the dangers of sexual abuse and how pedophiles use their authority to control and take advantage of children.
Distributor: Filmwest Associates
Thieves of Innocence
2005, 89 minutes
This powerful film from filmmaker/journalist Paul Arcand and producer Denise Robert explores the abuse children experience in youth protection programs. Thieves of Innocence depicts the dark side of the human heart in all its violence and perversity and presents the victim's endless struggle to break the cycle of silence and manipulation.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: Les voleurs d'enfance
Wards of the Crown
2005, 42 minutes
At age 13, Andrée Cazabon was placed briefly in a group home. Marked by this experience, the filmmaker decided to track four youths: Leaha, Myrtho, Emily and Chantal for 10 months as they prepared to leave foster care. The result is Wards of the Crown, a stirring documentary about a little-known reality.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
Also available in French: Les enfants de la Couronne
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
2002, 22 minutes
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? illustrates how sex trade recruiters lure teens away from friends and family, gain their trust, then force them into an often violent life on the streets-sometimes in only a matter of hours.
Distributor: National Film Board of Canada