CASA Potluck Premier – March
Introducing: CASA POTLUCK PREMIERS!
* Bring your lunch and join other volunteers for special monthly screenings
* Attending earns you in-service hours and the opportunity to discuss topics related to child advocacy
ABOUT THE MARCH FEATURE:
“Healing Neen: A Documentary.” After surviving a childhood of abuse and neglect, Tonier “Neen” Cain lived on the streets for two nightmarish decades, where she endured unrelenting violence, hunger and despair while racking up 66 criminal convictions related to her addiction. Incarcerated and pregnant in 2004, treatment for her lifetime of trauma offered her a way out…and up. Her storey illustrates the consequences the untreated trauma has on individuals and society at large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration. Today, she is a nationally renowned speaker and educator on the devastation of trauma and the hope of recovery.
We will premier a film every 3rd Wednesday, with titles including:
“The Medicated Child” – April 16th
Ten years ago, stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall were the drugs of choice to treat behavioral issues in children. Today children as young as four years old are being prescribed more powerful anti-psychotic medications that are much less understood. The drugs can cause serious side effects and virtually nothing is known about their long-term impact. The increase in the use of anti-psychotics is directly tied to the rising incidence of one particular diagnosis – bipolar disorder. Experts estimate that the number of kids with the diagnosis is now over a million and rising. As the debate over medicating children continues to grow, FRONTLINE confronts psychiatrists, researchers, and government regulators about the risks and benefits of prescription drugs for troubled children.
“Cope 24 Presents: The Life Sentence” – May 21st
This documentary details the consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome and how the act permanently changes the life of the child, the perpetrator, the loving caregivers and all of society. To chronicle these stories, COPE 24 invested many hours in the interview process vetting details. Then on film days, the crew spent between 8 to 20 hours capturing each of the testimonies.
For more information, contact Wanda Smith at Wanda@CASASpeaks4Kids.com.