Stopping Verbal Bullying - New Dimension Media

Video Details
One of the first words that come to mind to describe this video is authentic.  The majority of the production is focused on middle school students who are sharing their stories of being bullied, bullying and witnessing bullying. Their stories are obviously true. These are not child actors reading from a script.  The emotional trauma of a young girl is obvious as she recalls being shunned and made fun of beginning in the fourth grade.  She describes the desperation of not knowing who to trust and internalizing the extreme and constant pain and threat of being bullied.  Another young girl describes how she has now reflected on her part in bullying others and clearly is remorseful and has even made amends with her victim through a personal letter and a public apology that both come across as sincere. The younger brother of another victim witnessed the bullying of  his sister and then was inspired to start an anti bullying campaign at his middle school to bring awareness and offer solutions. 
Review
This video is available for checkout at public libraries and would be a great beginning for any tween interested in exploring any aspect of bullying. The video includes suggestions for real-life solutions. It also includes a study guide to assist any teachers willing to open the discussion of bullying in the classroom. This is an excellent resource.

Interest Age/Reading Level

Recommended for Grades 6 through 12.

Part of The Emmy Award winning series: Connect With Kids

CWKNetwork. (2007). Stopping Verbal Bullying [DVD]. United States of America: New Dimension Media.