Changing Minds: "Chad"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2016
- Content Warning: Please be aware that the above video contains descriptions of violence.
This short film, inspired by true stories, shows how a supportive and caring adult can help a child overcome childhood trauma and exposure to violence. Each year, nearly 60% of youth are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Recent studies demonstrate how observing violence has a lasting negative impact on a child’s brain and their cognitive development. Over time, exposure to violence during childhood is significantly correlated with negative outcomes such as psychological issues, adverse behavior, and serious illnesses.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Futures Without Violence, and the Ad Council have developed the Changing Minds campaign, as part of the Defending Childhood Initiative, to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of children’s exposure to violence and the trauma that may result; motivate adults to be more caring, concerned, and supportive figures to the children around them; and support programs and practices that help to make homes, schools, and communities safer for children and youth
One of the biggest predictors of a child’s ability to be resilient in the face of trauma is interacting with a caring adult. Through everyday gestures, any adult in a child’s life can vastly increase that child’s opportunity for success. Learn how your everyday gestures can help a child in your life at ChangingMindsNOW.org.
How has this film not had more views? So beautiful.
Chad, I am so sorry for the pain you've endured by the hands of the one responsible for protecting you. You are in my prayers, my friend. May God bless you.
Chad is a survivor! Heart wrenching..
Kids who find a person to connect with can find their way back from the darkest of places. Coaches and teachers need to realize how powerful connection is! Save a life. Make a difference!
Beautiful and powerful!
I’m watching this video for my training through work! I can’t stop crying! This was a good piece!
Same
Painfully beautiful. I am so moved, touched and inspired by this incredible slice of film making. Thank you.
Such a touching and inspiring video! All educators need to watch!
Positive male role models is so necessary.
I haven't cried so hard in a long time! This and the topic I have to study in my psych class hit areas I haven't been to in years and am still myself are healing from.
Beautiful 🙏🙏🙏
Wow! What an amazing video of the power of a teacher or coach in helping a student.
It's really dusty in here. 😢
My mom always to this to are my brothers and sisters .
I have to correct one comment the coach made. It does not take a village to raise a child. It takes a family.
For some children the family for whatever reason doesn't fill that role. Thankfully, there are people like this coach.
I hear you...The village is suppose to be the family and the neighbors ! The family is broken and need help itself!