Safe Place is a powerful tool for individual adult learners, community groups and higher education classes engaged in the study of criminal justice, torture and human rights.
This film is appropriate for mature audiences. It includes partial nudity and graphic and difficult content, including violence against Jerod Draper and his death.
The introduction to the film in our discussion guide includes guidance and insight for viewing this film responsibly and thoughtfully. We invite you to approach this film with care and to use this free resource as an important tool to guide engagement with the film and the topics it explores. We recommend Safe Place film for adult learning groups, college students, and other mature learning environments.
Safe Place is available to stream for free on New York Times Op Docs, Vimeo, and YouTube.
Facilitation Guidelines
Jerod Draper: A Life Cut Short
An Introduction to the Film
Director’s Statement
Criminal Justice Reform: Improvement and Changes
Law Enforcement Officers and Other Jail Staff: Training and Accountability
Trauma, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Challenges
What Is a Safe Place?
What Can You Do? Community Action and Engagement
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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