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In the Heat of the Moment: Making Difficult Decisions About Sex

16 min. w/32-page PDF guide. Dist. by Human Relations Media. 2018. $149.95. Streaming $149.95 (1 year), $74.95 (30 days), $49.95 (7 days). ISBN 9781627060974.
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Gr 7 Up—The distributor, well known for its fine videos for young people, offers a film about the decision to have (or not have) sex. The selection is divided into three parts: "Are You Ready," "Is Your Partner Ready," and "Consent." A sexually and racially diverse group of students describe the importance of communicating before the heat of the moment and of discussing expectations and boundaries. The issue of consent is handled particularly well, as is an overview of sexual assault. There is also expert commentary from three psychologist/educators. A 32-page PDF guide can be downloaded that includes a teacher resources with student activities and fact sheets.
VERDICT A good conversation starter for youth beginning to become sexually active.
Reviewed by Ann Brownson, formerly at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston , Dec 01, 2017

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