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The DVD describes the various types of peer abuse - taunting, damaging property, and stealing - and the devastating consequences, such as poor self-esteem, low academic achievement, depression, or even suicide. The DVD is rooted in experiences and includes footage of Nick's own childhood behaviours
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that made him an easy victim for bullies, as well as testimonies from three other individuals with Asperger syndrome who describe their experiences of being bullied. The DVD offers strategies to empower parents, professionals, schools, and individuals to prevent bullying. It strongly advocates peer intervention, encouraging understanding and empathy and developing verbal self-defence, and shows how lack of teacher support, condemning of "tale telling", or blaming the victim simply reinforces bullying. The DVD aims to show children and young people who are bullied that they are not alone. Duration: 30 minutes Show Less