child abuse

Fifteen-year-old Cole, trying to avoid prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the Native American Circle Justice, and is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.

Thirteen-year-old Kelly finds running to be her only outlet for her confused feelings of love and hate for her abusive father, particularly after his sudden death brings both relief and guilt.

A young victim of child abuse gradually overcomes his fears and suspicions when placed in a home with other boys.

Her parents' gambling addiction robs twelve-year-old First Mate of her childhood as she must care for her younger siblings and earn money to pay family expenses.

Provides facts and real-life stories that explain what family violence is, why it happens, what can be done about it, and where to go for help. Includes a glossary, and resources for additional information.

The youngest of three siblings, fourteen-year-old Anke feels both relieved and neglected that her father abuses her brother and sister but ignores her, but when she catches him with one of her friends, she finally becomes angry enough to take action.

Sophie lives in constant fear of her father, who beats her on a regular basis, until the day the beating is so severe it sends her to the hospital.

Contains nine personal essays about child abuse and neglect, including stories from those who have been abused by family, boys dealing with clerical abuse, and abused children dealing with issues of their abuse in adulthood.

Nearly thirty articles present opposing points on aspects of child abuse, discussing the extent of the problem, contributing factors, how to address it, and other topics.

More than twenty essays and articles present information and varying perspectives on child abuse, discussing its causes, societal responses to the issue, the potential ability of the criminal justice system to prevent child sexual abuse, and the question of whether child abuse is a widespread, serious problem.