Here are some excellent videos to assist as you promote decency at home, in your schools and communities. Please share them with your family and friends!

Media's Influence on You

Ken Foster, media consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor of Communications at the University of Utah explains how advertisers get your attention and influence the decisions you make. Foster has geared this presentation for teens addressing everything from TV to video games in a 1 hour/five-part series. 

Part 1 - Media's Influence on You

The average time spent watching TV could be used to earn 3 doctoral degrees. Become a media critic and get smart about how much and what you view. 

Part 2 - Media's Influence on You

Understanding the subtle messages in advertising helps you decide what is worth buying and what you want to BUY into.

Be aware of sexual and violent messages in media, especially those directed at teens that are meant to influence how they act.

Part 3 - Media's Influence on You

Violence in media. What is this really doing to us? It has a direct correlation to violence in society, and can increase our fear of the world or of becoming a victim.

Information is provided on video games, both pros and cons.

Part 4 - Media's Influence on You

MTV and how it influences our perceptions and attitudes. Information on pornography and it's harm.

Part 5 - Media's Influence on You

Things you can do to harness the good in media rather than let it control you.

Have a family plan for dealing with media use. Limit time and types of exposure to media. Be aware of young children and the effects of the media on them. Plan family activities away from media. 

Safeguarding Teens and Children from Pornography

by SA Lifeline Foundation

Jason Carroll Ph.D., speaks about how parents can protect and begin to educate their children and teens about the dangers of pornography.

How to Create a Safe Place to Talk About Dangerous Things

Therapist Jeff Ford shares advice on how to respond when someone tells you they have a problem with pornography.

Part 1 - The 5 Cs - Compliment

It is a compliment  when a child comes to you to discuss issues with pornography. COMPLIMENT them for coming to you to speak about this scary and dangerous topic. Keep the lines of communication open.

Part 2 - The 5 Cs - Commit

Pornography viewing is a highly addictive behavior and can take years to stop. COMMIT to your child that you will support them and help them for as long as it takes. Talk about this regularly.

Part 3 - The 5 Cs - Calm

Stay CALM and don't over-react with your child. You can express your emotions elsewhere but with your child you need to be calm. Don't shut down or ignore the problem. Stretch out your arms to your child and calmly work through this together.

Part 4 - The 5 Cs - Composed

Manage your own emotions so that you can be a secure base for your child.  You may need to take time to figure out how to help so that you can keep your COMPOSURE when you are working through this with your child.

Part 5 - The 5 Cs - Connection

This is the most important component. Create a safe place for your child to make a real CONNECTION with you.

We Need to Talk: The Harmful Effects of Pornography

by Fight the New Drug

Pornography affects all of us. When you see pornography, you over-expose your brain to the same chemicals your brain releases with hard drugs.

The Science of Pornography Addiction

by AsapSCIENCE

It's the number one topic for internet searches, but do we ever consider how pornography can have lasting neuroplastic effects? Discover the hard science behind the 'porn epidemic' - the internet's drug of choice.

White Ribbon Week Ideas

Daily Power Boost example
"I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or confused."

A new daily message, called a Power Boost, may be given once a day for five days during the morning announcements at school. They help children understand and commit to behavior that will keep them safe and happy.

Protect Their Minds production

A creative musical production filled with empowering tools for children.

Brite Music Protect Their Minds

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