Description

The In The Know: School Violence DVD is a powerful tool that helps teens understand the warning signs of potentially violent behavior and teaches them what to do if they see trouble brewing. With input from experts and relatable teen perspectives, this program goes beyond fear to provide practical strategies for prevention.

Viewers learn how to recognize individuals who may be at risk of violent outbursts, from changes in behavior to escalating conflicts. The DVD also emphasizes how everyday choices—like gossip, exclusion, or retaliation—can contribute to an already volatile situation. Most importantly, it drives home the message that silence is dangerous, and reporting concerns to adults in authority is a vital step in keeping schools safe.

By combining real-world advice with age-appropriate insights, the program gives teens both awareness and action steps, showing them that they can be part of the solution. It encourages responsibility, empathy, and the courage to speak up before problems spiral into violence.

Key Features:

• Provides strategies for recognizing early warning signs of violence
• Encourages students to avoid behaviors that escalate conflict
• Stresses the importance of reporting threats or concerns to adults
• Blends expert advice with relatable teen perspectives

The DVD doesn’t just talk about problems—it equips students with tools to prevent them. By raising awareness and promoting communication, it helps create safer school environments where everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and feel secure.

If you like this DVD, then check out more of our School Violence Awareness Materials.

This DVD is also available for purchase on PreventionPower.TV for on-demand streaming.