Break the Code of Silence: Save a Life!
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Browse Full-length Non-member Titles"I'm no snitch!" "I didn't want to get involved." When is it appropriate to tell school authorities about potential trouble? Friends, teachers, and counselors comment on the accidental shooting death of Demetrius Rice to illustrate the need to break the "code of silence." Discusses students' fear of personal safety, lack of trust in school personnel, and the need for anonymity. Knowing about dangerous situations carries a responsibility to inform authorities.
Media Details
Runtime: 17 minutes 41 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Social Science
- Subtopic: Accidents - Prevention, Crime Prevention, Social Issues
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1995
- Producer/Distributor: Alfred Higgins Productions, Inc.
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