TY - GEN N2 - This innovative work is based on an actual letter by a teenager reaching out to understand a childhood of abuse. Veronica was molested by her mother's boyfriend. In the letter she expresses her hopes and dreams "to be a judge". But life has left her with an imprisoned father, and an addicted mother under the sway of her boyfriend. When her mother fails to protect her from her abuser, Veronica mourns that things with her mother "will never be the same."This short but powerful video uses Veronica's heartfelt words and captures the feeling of lost innocence and vulnerability. A unique resource for counselors, and in classrooms to open discussion. AB - This innovative work is based on an actual letter by a teenager reaching out to understand a childhood of abuse. Veronica was molested by her mother's boyfriend. In the letter she expresses her hopes and dreams "to be a judge". But life has left her with an imprisoned father, and an addicted mother under the sway of her boyfriend. When her mother fails to protect her from her abuser, Veronica mourns that things with her mother "will never be the same."This short but powerful video uses Veronica's heartfelt words and captures the feeling of lost innocence and vulnerability. A unique resource for counselors, and in classrooms to open discussion. T1 - Veronica's story DA - 1997. CY - New York, NY : AU - Rogers, Deeds. AU - Petzall, Jill Evans. PB - Filmakers Library, PP - New York, NY : LA - This edition in English. PY - 1997. N1 - Originally released as DVD. N1 - Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). ID - 1356184 KW - Sexually abused children. TI - Veronica's story LK - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1650529 UR - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1650529 ER -