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The horse dancer / by Moyes, Jojo,1969-;
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Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Horsemen and horsewomen; Horses; Grandfathers; Orphans; Secrecy; Women lawyers; Child welfare; Divorce;
© 2009., Hodder & Stoughton,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Acceptance : a memoir / by Nietfeld, Emi,author.;
"A brilliant, funny, generation-defining memoir about the double bind of crafting perfect adversity narratives for highly selective institutions, while fumbling through the far murkier reality of actual life in foster care and inpatient mental health treatment As a child, Emi Nietfeld was caught between a hoarder mother who got her put on antipsychotic medication, but was also the only person to believe she was exceptional, and a state system exemplified by a foster mom who tried to ban her art history flash cards because they had naked pictures (of Michelangelo's David). Even after wresting free of grim inpatient mental health institutions and getting into a prestigious boarding school, Emi scrambled for places to sleep during breaks. Realizing that her path to true independence lay in reinventing herself as a talented overcomer deserving of a full ride, she became obsessed with college admissions. While taking on the sad challenge of presenting herself as resilient to gain authorities' approval, Emi lived the untidy version of actual adversity at the same time- literally drafting her Common App statement while living out of her '92 Corolla. She found herself "trading my past for my future" in college admissions essays and scholarship applications, in an extreme example of the immense pressure on teenagers from all backgrounds to build the foundations of their entire lives. Emi's story is a harsh illumination of the near-impossible challenge set by societal expectations of coming from nothing, the brokenness of our child welfare system, and the reality that congratulatory letters from top schools couldn't keep her safe - as she found when she was raped while on a trip following her Harvard admission. Though Emi learns that entering the Ivy League, working in Big Tech, and living in a fancy apartment doesn't mean her life turns into gold, her reflections on her unlikely history, and her journey in confronting trauma and injustice, hold powerful lessons. Candid and frequently harrowing, with a ribbon of dark humor, Acceptance is a stunning human story and an invaluable view of the actual cost of upward mobility"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Nietfeld, Emi.; Child welfare; Foster children; Social mobility;
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A School Grows in Watts. by S. Porush, Ryan,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2024.In one of the most notoriously underserved cities in the country, an innovative charter elementary school works toward a reimagined future through a community-based approach to education. Weaving together the personal narratives of educators, students, and families involved with the Watts Learning Center, A SCHOOL GROWS IN WATTS explores the vibrant, yet misunderstood community of Watts, highlighting its complex history through the ongoing work of a mighty school with humble beginnings.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Education.; Psychology.; Child welfare.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Current affairs.; California.; Public schools.; Communities.; Child psychology.;
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Autobiography: Mary Kay Letourneau. by A&E® (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by A&E® in 2018.The surprising story of the Seattle area grade school teacher whose love affair with a 13-year old boy became an international media sensation--and sent her to prison for more than seven years.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Health.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Child welfare.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.; Biography.; Child abuse.; True crime stories.;
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Rough Aunties. by Longinotto, Kim,film director.; Royal Anthropological Institute (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Royal Anthropological Institute in 2008.Jackie, Mildred, Eureka and Thuli are the women behind Bobbi Bear, a nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa, that counsels sexually abused children and works to bring their abusers to justice. Born out of recognition of cultural stigmas that discourage reporting abuse and inadequate methods of communicating with young victims, Bobbi Bear developed a method of letting children use teddy bears to explain their abuse. Since 1992, the multiracial staff has become the fearless and powerful voice for those victims who would otherwise continue to live in fear, powerless against their oppressors and ignored by the legal system.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; African studies.; Foreign study.; Child welfare.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Children.; Humanitarianism.; South Africa.; Africa.; Social justice.; Child abuse.;
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Oh Crap! Potty Training. by LIT Videobooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by LIT Videobooks in 2022.Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done with her six-step, proven process.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Midwives.; Child welfare.; Instructional films.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Artists.; American authors.; Women authors.; Parenting.; Families.; Child development.; Pregnancy.; Child psychology.; Infants.; Self-help techniques.; Art and architecture.;
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My Name Is Violeta. by Parramon, Marc,film director.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2019.Aged 6, Ignacio told his parents: “I am a girl, my name is Violeta.” Through the story of Violeta and her parents, we see the complexity of the process they face and the challenges they encounter. Violeta's story never stands alone in the film - other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, activists, friends and family share their experiences, fears and hopes. They all want one thing: more acceptance, more education and a right to make choices for their own body.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Child welfare.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Transgender people.; Girls.; Spain.; Child development.; Parenthood.;
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The Social Trap. by Jadot, Elisa,film director.; Java Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Java Films in 2024.Adolescents who are connected to their smartphone for more than five hours a day are 66% more likely to suffer suicidal symptoms than those who use it for one hour a day. 44 US states are currently suing Meta, blaming it for the malaise of an entire generation. Faced with powerful tech giants like Meta, Tiktok, Snapchat, X and Discord, how can we protect children and their childhood?For the first time in history, state legislators and parents in the US and Europe are joining forces to fight these digital giants. Among them are five women who have chosen to turn their daily lives upside down to fight back against the Big 5: Alexis, Elisabet, Sofia, Laure and Socheata.They are victims, mothers, doctors and lawyers. They’re all behind a movement to change the destiny of future generations. Alexis, a victim of screen addiction, was among the first to take Meta to court, accusing it of “inciting suicide.” Elisabet is a mother of three. In just a few days, over 10,000 parents joined her WhatsApp group to fight for a "phone-free youth." As a result, the state has banned smartphones in schools. Sofia is a psychiatrist and pioneer in the treatment of screen addiction in children, some as young as seven. Socheata has been involved in the fight ever since her son was manipulated by an internet predator. She has joined an organisation that works alongside cybercrime police officers to track down paedophiles. Laure is a lawyer determined to change the laws that protect the Big 5.Through the struggles of these women, we will discover that digital control is a major public health and safety issue that goes well beyond what we imagine.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Health.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Science.; Child welfare.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Substance abuse.; Motion pictures--France.; Social media.; Youth.; Women social reformers.; Child psychology.; Self-esteem.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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His Parents. by Köster, Katharina,film director.; Nemec, Katrin,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.HIS PARENTS tells the story of a couple whose child became a serial killer, sentenced for 87 murders. Can they still love their son in the face of this unforgivable guilt? Can parents ever truly stop loving their child?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Child welfare.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Murder.; Child psychology.; Parenthood.; Serial murderers.; Parents.;
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Runaway. by Longinotto, Kim,film director.; Mir-Hosseini, Ziba,film director.; Royal Anthropological Institute (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Royal Anthropological Institute in 2001.This film is set in a refuge for girls in Tehran and follows the stories of five girls who arrive there. These girls, in leaving a situation that has become intolerable, show incredible courage and resourcefulness. The film explores their experience of male authority, their longing for respect and freedom, and their hopes for a brighter future. The centre is run by the dynamic and charismatic Mrs Shirazi, who protects the girls from their families and helps them to renegotiate their relationships. The film shows how Iranian women are learning to challenge the old rules, and how rapidly their country is changing.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Child welfare.; Sociology.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; Families.; Teenagers.; Child abuse.; Refugees.; Abuse.; Iran.;
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