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This short film and discussion guide is a product of the Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) partnership, with special funding from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The film was produced and directed by students at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee as part of a course about making documentary films.  Suggested resources.

It Takes a Village

 

 

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Discussion questions by Michael Vollmann
 

  1. Dave, the Sherman Perk coffee shop manager, was in a good position to notice warning signs of elder abuse. Who else in the community might be in a good position to notice something is wrong?
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  2. What were the initial warning signs that alerted the neighborhood to Ralph’s situation? What other potential warning signs might you look for?
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  3. Who became involved with helping to resolve Ralph’s situation? What’s the significance of the film’s title, “It Takes a Village”?
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  4. Do you feel that you have a role in helping seniors who might be in trouble? Describe your role. Do you consider yourself to be an advocate? Why or why not?
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  5. Wisconsin law recognizes four categories of elder abuse: physical abuse, material abuse, neglect, and self neglect. What type(s) of abuse did Ralph suffer?
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  6. If you became aware of a potentially abusive situation, what could you do to help?
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  7. Who is the hero in this story?
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  8. What do you think is the moral of the story?
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  9. In today’s fast paced society, some people argue that we have lost our sense of community. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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