Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.
Social & External
Narrator
POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING
A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.
Presents three case histories which illustrate how children were accidentally killed or injured by the schoolbus from which they had disembarked.
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
The house hippo is a fictitious species of hippopotamus, and the subject of a Canadian television public service announcement produced by Concerned Children's Advertisers
A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.
This anti-drug educational film, hosted by pop singer Tommy Roe, features teenagers discussing the pros and cons of taking LSD.
Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.
Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.
A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.
Scott, a high school dropout, has no diploma, no job, no future and finally no girl. He is faced with the decision of continuing his education or continuing a life without hope or meaning.
This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules. A traffic cop investigates a serious car crash and attempts to understand the cause.
A doctor persuades a group of boys to be vaccinated by explaining how it will protect them against disease. Animated sequences depict the body metaphorically as a city, defended by the blood cells, which are stimulated by vaccination to amass arms and ammunition, in order to defend the city when it is invaded by germs.
Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.
This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.
A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.
Explains the importance of paying attention, asking for help when it's needed, being prepared, developing good study habits and respecting school property.
Discusses the seriousness of burns, categorizing them into three degrees based on depth and severity. First-degree burns affect only the surface layer of skin, while second-degree burns penetrate deeper and are more painful. Third-degree burns are the most severe, damaging skin, muscles, and nerves. First aid varies by burn severity, emphasizing the importance of cooling the burn, avoiding ointments, and seeking medical help for serious cases. Chemical burns require immediate washing with water, and specific procedures for eye exposure are outlined. Quick medical attention is crucial to prevent complications such as infection and shock.
Discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain and behavior, particularly in relation to driving. It explains how alcohol impairs judgment, perception, coordination, and vital functions by affecting different brain regions. Factors influencing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include the amount consumed, body size, sex, and the rate of consumption. The video also debunks myths about sobering up and emphasizes the importance of allowing time for alcohol to metabolize before driving. Even at BAC levels considered legally impaired, individuals may not recognize their diminished capabilities.
Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.