Kids on the Block Script Summaries

Between Friends
This script features puppet characters Joanne Spinoza and Stephen Arthur. Stephen, who has been physically abused, understands Joanne's confusion and fear when she tells Stephen how she told a trusted adult about her situation and how telling was the best thing she could have done. Major points made in the script include: if you are sexually abused, it is not your fault, your parents will still love you, don't believe threats, if this has happed to you, you should tell someone about it, and you have a right to say no.

Open House
When Nam arrives at the Open House at school, he sees Stephen and his mother. Nam asks Stephen about a rumor he heard --- that Stephen's mom hits him really hard causing the scars on his arm and face. Nam is surprised by Stephen's response. Stephen outlines the steps which were taken so he and his family could get help.

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Nam has learned a lot about child abuse but is still confused about what abuse is and is not. He interrupts Stephen's homework session, thinking that his parents are doing "child abuse" to him. Stephen invites Nam over and helps him understand more about child abuse.

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