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JENNY'S REASONS
Bridging the gap between education and entertainment, 'Jenny's Reasons' provides a haunting look at teen depression and the often unwitting family dynamics that surround it. The powerful, award-winning short finds its main character, Jenny, in the throes of clinical depression, unable to understand the reasons she 'feels so bad all the time'. Deeply confused and desperately overwhelmed, Jenny makes plans to end her life ~ plans that are ultimately thwarted when her best friend, Tanya, confronts her and shares a dark secret of her own. (©2003, OutreachArts, Inc., CC, Run Time: 20:37.) View Clip

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GHOSTS IN THE HALL
The second episode in the award-winning 'Maple Ave' series focuses on teen bullying and the tragedies inherent when parents as well as their teens unfairly label one another. Jim has reached the edge of violence after being the victim of incessant bullying. Unfortunately, Jim's family doesn't help him cope with his problems and things get progressively worse. In contrast, Jenny's family engages in healthy confrontations as they cope with their concerns following Jenny's period of depression (see 'Jenny's Reasons'). The award-winning 'Ghosts in the Hall' continues 'Maple Ave''s unique focus on the inner life of teens and their families. (©2004, OutreachArts, Inc., CC, Run Time: 23:05.) View Clip

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THE HURTING
In this episode, series character, Ashley resorts to 'cutting' to cope with an abusive father, who's regularly victimized her family as far back as she can remember. Like a growing number of teens nationwide, Ashley regularly cuts her arms and legs, substituting her overwhelming inner pain and rage with an external pain that she is seemingly better able to manage. This last illusion is finally dispelled in a heart-wrenching finale that finds a desperate Ashley reaching out to a sympathetic teacher (Ms. Tanner) for help. (©2006, OutreachArts, Inc., CC, Run Time: 21:53.) View Clip 1 View Clip 2

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P.S. I MISS YOU
This episode focuses on series regular, Tanya and the toll her family situation has taken on her in the year and a half following her older brother's suicide. During this time, Tanya has been coping by helping others, but gradually this proves not to be enough, and she turns to drinking to ease her pain (in between haunting dreams about her dead brother). Ultimately, things get out of control and her best friend, Jenny intervenes to get her friend some much-needed help. (©2006, OutreachArts, Inc., CC, Run Time: 21:45.) View Clip

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HATING TAMI
Currently in production, this episode focuses on female bullying & will be available in October 2008. Click here for a preview!

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†NEVER ENOUGH
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Middle/High School students & their families.
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†NEVER ENOUGH: IN-SERVICE COMPONENT
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Middle/High School educators.
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†NEVER ENOUGH: PARENT COMPONENT
Issue: Teen Suicide
Audience: Parents of Middle/High School students.
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†If you would like more info. on the 'Never Enough' video series & RESPONSE program, please click here.

+GIVEN THE CHANCE
Issue: Teen Gambling
Audience: Nevada Middle/High School teens & their families.
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+DAMAGE DONE
Issue: Problem Gambling's impact on the Family.
Audience: Nevada families.
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+If you would like more info. on the above two films please contact the Nevada Council On Problem Gambling.

*BETTER DEAL
Issue: Internet Gambling & Teens
Audience: Middle/High School students & their families.
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*ESCAPE TO NOWHERE
Issue: Teen Female Problem Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their families.
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*BIG WIN
Issue: Texas Hold 'em craze & Teen Compulsive Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their families.
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*DONE DEAL
Issue: Recovering Compulsive Gamblers
Audience: Middle/High School students & their families.
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*PLAY TO WIN
Issue: Compulsive Gambling & Teens
Audience: Middle/High School students & their parents.
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*If you are a New Jersey teacher, student assistance counselor, or other school-based professional 
and would like more information about any of the above *gambling films, please contact 
the Council On Compulsive Gambling Of NJ's Education Coordinator, Terry Elman. 
You may contact Terry at (609) 588-5515 ext. 18 or E-mail him at terry@800gambler.org. 

CARING HUG
Issue: Children dealing with a parent's cancer diagnosis.
Audience: Young children & their family members.
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*ON THE JOB
Issue: Alcoholism & Family Dysfunction
Audience: Older men & their adult family members.

* Due to its strong language, ON THE JOB is recommended for mature viewing audiences only.To view the film in its entirety, please click on IFILM.COM.
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BLOWN AWAY
Issue: Youth & Smoking
Audience: Elementary & Middle School students and their parents.
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