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Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving: CRASH
Crash rates are the highest for teens during the first 6 months
and 1,000 miles after licensure.
"CRASH" is a comprehensive
media campaign to help youth and parents throughout New Mexico
understand the dangers associated with distracted driving and
give them specific tools and suggestions for lessening the chance
of a crash.
The project includes a broadcast
documentary, live follow up TV program, a viewer guide and a
town hall meeting guide for youth. This will be an opportunity
for youth and their parents to come together and help make each
other safer drivers.
The hook to the campaign is hearing
and seeing real stories from people who have been involved in
a crash. We will also show the reasons why distracted
driving (intoxication, cell phone use, eating, additional passengers)
causes crashes. The program will also highlight the most recent
research involving cell phone use, DWI, and other causes
of crashes and focusing on the extremely high numbers for distracted
driving crashes especially for young people.
The campaign also includes basic
information about the Graduated Drivers License and it's
effectiveness in reducing teen crashes as well as highlighting
the various reasons that young drivers are so at risk of having
a crash.
Youth Depression and
Suicide
Awards:
Rocky Mountain Emmy Award Documentary NATAS
Rocky Mountain Emmy Award Writing NATAS
Coming Back
In addition to the Coming Back documentary (please see "Issues") we have created a specialized
video for educators that incorporates information on signs and
symptoms of youth suicide as well as additional information by
and for educators. If you would like a copy, please click on
the "Order" button above and list your order as "Signs
of Suicide: Educators Version". Also please download the
viewer guide for this program, free of charge. Just click on
"Curriculum" above. For more information on mental
health issues, please visit "Mental Health" in the
"Issues".
Discussion of suicide and depression
is not easy or simple. But the warning signs of suicide can be
recognized, understood and addressed by loved ones. A think tank
of experts gave us research, guidance and insight into the specific
approach for communication and outreach that can be used most
effectively based on current programs and opportunities.
The project focused on suicide
prevention and empowering family and peer friends throughout
the community with tools to help. These tools included specific
information and warning signs so that those most likely to have
contact with potential victims of suicide (teen peers) will know
when to take action to help and ways to help. The primary voice
in the program is that of young people, those who have attempted
suicide and those who have been affected by it.
Dangerous Parties
Party 101: Consequences
In addition to a broadcast documentary, we have also created
a specific video for educators and activities directors with
additional information about the dangers your students can face
at a party. You'll hear from other educators, coaches and athletic
directors about how they handle these issues and ideas that may
be helpful in your school.
Utilizing teen produced video
and police ride-alongs, this program shows the dangers of youth
parties including violence, alcohol poisoning, date rape and
driving while intoxicated.
If you would like a copy of this
special video, please click on the "Order" button above
and list your order as "Party 101: Consequences". The
DVD includes the documentary, as well as this special "Educators
Version" and a "Parents Version" Also please download
the viewer guide for this program, free of charge. Just click
on "Discussion Guide" above.
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