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Good Things Can Still Happen

1992 21 min
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Good Things Can Still Happen is about feelings that may be experienced by a sexually abused child after disclosure. The main characters in the film are two children, Lucy and Kirby, who are friends. Lucy discloses to Kirby that she has been sexually abused, and the action develops from there, with a narrative voice commenting on the situation from time to time.

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Good Things Can Still Happen is about feelings that may be experienced by a sexually abused child after disclosure. The main characters in the film are two children, Lucy and Kirby, who are friends. Lucy discloses to Kirby that she has been sexually abused, and the action develops from there, with a narrative voice commenting on the situation from time to time.

Families Psychology and Psychiatry Sexuality and Reproduction Children and Youth All subjects
  • director
    Liz Scully
  • script
    Liz Scully
  • producer
    Svend-Erik Eriksen
  • executive producer
    Barbara Janes
  • camera
    Tom Brydon
  • sound
    Michael McGee
  • editing
    Gael MacLean
  • sound editing
    Gael MacLean
  • re-recording
    Paul Sharpe
    Bill Sheppard
    Dean Giammarco
  • animation
    Tracy Lewis
    Gail Noonan
  • voice
    Tony Ail
    Jan Clemson
    Jill Daum
    Laura Harris
    Lalaina Lindbjerg
    Alan Lysell
  • music
    Bruce Ruddell
  • host
    Ric Reid
    Judith Maxie

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Education

Ages 5 to 17
Study Guide
Guide 1
School subjects
Health/Personal Development - Mental Health/Stress/Suicide
Not suggested for classroom use. Adapt scenarios portrayed in the film for role play about disclosing abuse or other steps in the healing process. Engage students in shared journal writing to give words to their experiences and feelings. Explore music or art therapy as an outlet for expression. Consider having students contribute to prevention or intervention campaigns by creating posters or public service messages, or finding community outreach opportunities. Helping others can improve a victim’s sense of pride and self-esteem.
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