prevention

Looks at the history of the hallucinogenic drug LSD and its societal and physical effects.

Presents information on how young adults can become activists in the struggle against gang violence.

Young people talk about the effects of a suicide on them and on friends and family members. Includes a section on a suicide hot line.

Helps children recognize common hazards in the home and explains how they can deal with them in the safest way possible.

Shows children how to be safe when crossing the road, playing sports, and in other situations.

Describes potential dangers at home, at play, on streets and roads, at school, and when interacting with other people and explains what to do in an emergency.

Introduces children to their bodies' natural defense mechanisms, including skin, mucus, earwax, stomach acid, the immune system, and the brain.

Describes the experiences of a young boy in the foster care system. Includes a glossary of terms and a detailed explanation of how foster care works.

A guide for parents and teachers on child bullying that explains how to tell if a child is being bullied, how to change bullying behavior, how to help bystanders become active in solving the problem, how to evaluate school policies.

Fictional vignettes depict acts of child sexual abuse, such as pornography, incest, rape, and obscene phone calls; and information on handling such situations is offered.