Examines issues related to teens and abuse, discussing domestic and dating abuse, considering the effect of abuse on young people, and looking at ways to help teens who are being abused.
Zachary, living with his divorced mother in California, finds violence gradually invading his life and making significant changes in his day-to-day existence.
Presents twenty-five articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to violence, debating whether violence is a serious problem, its causes, the factors that lead to youth violence, and the response of society to the problem.
Presents a collection of eleven essays on issues concerning gang violence, including federal legislation, deportation laws, task forces, closing the borders, mandatory school uniforms, community involvement, and public education.
Contains fourteen essays in which the authors provide opposing opinions on issues related to gangs, debating the extent of the gang problem, the causes of gang violence, and what can be done to reduce gang activity.
Presents a comprehensive A to Z discussion of teen violence in the United States associated with alcohol and drugs, gang and hate crimes, suicide, school and workplace violence, family abuse, and much more.
Provides an overview of the history of violence around the world, looks at different types of violence and how they affect the lives of people, and discusses violence as entertainment, as well as prevention measures.
Presents the personal testimonies of nine teens who experienced violence either as a victim, witness, or perpetrator and how each of them found ways to break away from it and help others to develop the courage to do so as well.
Chronicles school violence and discusses its causes, perpetrators, and solutions, including "Questions to ponder" and specific advice for individual action.
