PBS
Pbs: In the Mix: Dating Violence: Twisted Love
In the Mix, the forum on social issues for teens that airs on PBS, considers the issue of violence and abuse in teen relationships.
BBC
Bbc News: Baghdad: Mapping the Violence
This animated map of Baghdad shows the parts of the city as it is bombed by date from 2003 to 2007,a running tally of people killed in specific areas, and the ethnic divisions in the city.
Other
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
BBC
Bbc: New Stage in Colombian Civil War
A news analysis of the recent upsurge in violence in Colombia with the bombing of a club in the capital itself. The article is dated February 8, 2003.
BBC
Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
BBC
Bbc: Women Fighting in Colombia
An article which examines the role of women in FARC, the largest guerilla group fighting a civil war in Colombia. The article is dated January 4, 2002.
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Alvaro Uribe Velez
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
BBC
Bbc News: Colombia's Most Powerful Rebels
This site from BBC News provides an article on the FARC, the biggest guerrilla group in Colombia. They fund themselves by kidnappings. The article is dated September 19, 2003.
BBC
Bbc: Farmers & the Civil War in Colombia
An article which describes the plight of the farmers in Colombia due to the Civil War. The writer also describes the government plan to fight the rebels (and drug lords), "Plan Colombia." The article is dated January 17, 2002.
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Orca Book Publishers: Responsible: Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In "Responsible" by Darlene Ryan, Kevin falls in with the wrong crowd, as he usually does whenever his family moves. But this time, the leader, Nick, is into intimidation of a girl called Erin. When Kevin realizes that Erin is to be...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Flip Side of Club Drugs
Discuss the cultural influences of club drugs, and increase community awareness on the issue. Identify specific club drug characteristics and ways they are used, and evaluate drug information sources for reliability.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Capital Punishment
This article looks at the issue of capital punishment (the death penalty) from a Catholic perspective. This site includes links to other sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Rohypnol Facts
This resource provides inforamtion about the risks of using Rohypnol, commonly known as roofies.
Curated OER
Colombian Woman Grieves by the Coffin of Her Son, in Antioquia in February 2005
This article gives details on why there is so much unrest in Colombia and who the major groups are that are behind the violence. The report is dated May 2003.
Curated OER
Colombian Anti Narcotics Police Carry Out an Operation in September 2004
This article gives details on why there is so much unrest in Colombia and who the major groups are that are behind the violence. The report is dated May 2003.
Curated OER
Farc Guerrilla
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
Curated OER
An Auc Soldier Manning a Roadblock
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
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Colombian President Andres Pastrana
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
Curated OER
Victims Are Helped From the Bombed Club
A news analysis of the recent upsurge in violence in Colombia with the bombing of a club in the capital itself. The article is dated February 8, 2003.