"Out Of The Mouths Of Babes" Domestic Violence PSA

Endorsed by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Chicago Office of Violence Prevention, "Out of the Mouths of Babes", is a 30 second Domestic Violence Public Service Announcement, written and produced by Craig J. Harris that examines the effects of abusive physical and verbal adult male behavior and its impact on the thoughts and actions of boys who witness it.

"Out of the Mouths of Babes" attempts to address and connect with a male demographic, 18-54, responsible for perpetrating the majority of domestic abuse cases and is a call to action for these men to stop their physical and verbal abuse. The PSA engages men in confronting the choice to abuse while educating and seeks possibly to prevent domestic violence before it occurs.

However, "Out of the Mouths of Babes" isnt just a vitally important social message. The production of the PSA was a learning set, which employed at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth interested in careers in the visual media production industry. Collaborating with Free Spirit Media and Chicago Vocational Career Academy Radio & TV Department, Harris and co-producer, Sharon King, created paid positions in every facet of production for the students participation, while providing mentoring for the participants who worked alongside experienced industry professionals.

Click this link an overview document regarding the PSA: http://www.craigharris.com/OOTMOB_craigharrisdotcom.pdf

Copyright 2009 Craig J. Harris

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[rievans57]

This video will definitely prick your consciousness.

[ReadBelowHere]

"Sometimes going upside a females head exactly what they need'' 0:05 LOL

[Bronzevillefilmfest]

Genius attention & messaging techniques! Very important subject matter!

[blessitchild]

hI my son is on this commercial and I think that is lovely the message but is there a way i can talk to someone cause no one told me this was going to air.. thank u so much peace

[rejoice365]

Thanks Craig for trying to stop the cycle of abuse. Excellent PSA.

[GodfatherOfHouse]

Way to go Craig and Ken.