In The Long Run: The Harsh Realities of Street Life, is a 23-minute video intended to capture life on the streets of a major Canadian city. Aimed at youth aged 12-15, the video is designed to leave the viewer with a stark, and often violent, depiction of life on the street.
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Video provides a starting point for the exploration of alternatives available to youth that need help
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A downloadable Facilitator Guide contains lesson plans and activities for the classroom and youth agency programs
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Links to relatied curriculum for all Canadian provinces
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Guide is intended to provide teachers and youth workers with activities that promote understanding and encourage discussion and reflection
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Since the issues are sensitive, guided discussion is recommended