child abuse

This book provides an overview of background information and summarizes up-to-date research, legislation, and statistical information concerning the problems of child abuse and domestic violence in the United States.

After her stepfather is arrested for child abuse, thirteen-year-old Karina's home life improves but while the severity of her older sister's injuries and the urging of her younger sister, their uncle, and a friend tempt her to testify against him, her mother and other well-meaning adults persuade her to claim responsibility.

A graphic novel in which Helen, a homeless girl who feels a link to author Beatrix Potter, flees her father's sexual abuse and follows the path the writer took on her own escape into a new life in the Lake District of England.

Describes the experiences of a group of boys who had been sent to the Fernald State School, one of many schools in the United States that were designed to keep the mentally handicapped and potential criminals out of society, and their escape and struggles to survive without family, social connections, or education.

The author tells the story of her childhood of extreme physical and mental abuse at the hands of her parents and grandmother, discussing the years she was forced to live in the garage, her stays at mental institutions after being committed by her mother, and her eventual placement with loving, accepting guardians.

Fourteen-year-old John creates alternative realities in his mind as he tries to deal with his mother's abusive boyfriend, his crush on a beautiful, but shallow classmate and other problems at school.

Nick feels powerless against his abusive father until he finds a gun and uses it.

Katie begins to find her own strength and courage after she ends up in foster care, away from her angry, abusive father.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in protective services, and features facts about child abuse and neglect, the rights of children to be safe, the signs of sexual abuse, what happens when a report is made to child services, and the types of assistance they provide.