Hot issues

Discusses the myths and facts surrounding acquaintance, or date, rape, of both men and women, the physical and psychological consequences, ways to stay safe, and what to do if sexually assaulted.

Explores the history of the women's movement through the twentieth century and discusses the many issues facing women today.

Examines the invasive act of stalking, discussing the motives and capabilities of the perpetrators, including stories of people who have been stalked, and stressing the need for stronger legal action against this crime.

Discusses teen pregnancy as a social problem and outgrowth of the sexual culture in the United States, as well as ways to avoid pregnancy and options for the teen that does become pregnant.

Describes different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes, hepatitis, and AIDS, explaining how they are transmitted, how they manifest themselves, and how they can be avoided or treated.

Discusses the problem of violence in schools, citing cases of shootings at Columbine High School and others, and suggests possible reasons for these incidents as well as some of the ways schools have reacted to them.

Outlines statistics and examples of runaway situations, discusses why teens run, and discusses what readers can do to prevent someone they know from running away.

Discusses various eating disorders, with an emphasis on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and tells the stories of people who have suffered from them.

Discusses how the Internet can be a potentially dangerous place if misused and provides advice for using it in a positive, safe, and enjoyable way.

Discusses the different types of vegetarian diets, reasons teens choose to become vegetarian, and how to eat a balanced vegetarian diet.