26 Feb 2007 10:03 AM
Choking Game Informational~Educational Resources Available Online: Most are Free
The 'choking game continues to kill; It always has. Society has been ignorant of it's lethalness because so MANY of these deaths have been classified as suicides. Please help to spread awareness of this KILLER game that children play.
Ignorance is not bliss,
Sarah Pacatte, Gabriel Mordecai's mom
Educational and Informational resources are available online, most of them free of charge.
D.A.R.E. / Police officer Scott Metheny has developed a power point presentation which is downloadable online at:
http://DeadlyGamesChildrenPlay.com
aka
http://StopTheChokingGame.com
Officer Metheny,along with parent Carol Connelly who lost her son Steven as a result of another high risk,thrill seeking asphyxiation activity have given many school presentations in an effort to bring awareness to society of this deadly, wicked killer .
Human Relations Media Educational Publishers have also created a cd / video for distribution:
Product Awards
CINE Golden Eagle Award
This program exposes the choking a shockingly foolish and deadly activity among 9-14 year olds that has resulted in the tragic deaths of children across the country. Through interviews with children who have participated in the siblings and parents of children who have died, and experts and physicians, young viewers get the straight and alarming facts about just how dangerous this game is. One young teen describes his personal experiences with the game and how his twin brother Gabriel died from it in an attempt to get high without drugs. Dr. Thomas Andrew, a medical examiner, describes what actually happens to the brain when the blood flow gets cut off causing brain damage and possible death. A parent describes and details the tragic death of her son in an attempt to prevent others from the same fate. Gives young viewers information explaining the difference between healthy and dangerous risk taking.
Includes Pre- and Post-Tests Running Time: 19 minutes
Click here for online preview:
http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2864&type=&search_ke ywords=
http://209.35.211.201/quicktime/thechokinggame_384k.wmv
Since losing my 13 year old son Gabriel to this high risk, thrill seeking activity on May 6, 2005, over 140 others have fallen victim to it. Education, warning and awareness can and has saved lives.
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