child molesting

Independent-minded and angry at being left at home while her parents travel on business, twelve-year-old Iris gives her babysitter the slip; but a disturbing incident makes her realize that she does need her family and friends.

Identifies forms of sexual abuse and offers advice on how to get help and how to avoid such abuse.

When her dentist starts sexually molesting her, sixth-grader Becky has trouble talking to her parents about the problem.

Discusses potentially dangerous situations for children and how to handle them and gives instructions for avoiding kidnapping and molestation. Also emphasizes some of the basic rights that all children can claim.

Discusses the problem of child abuse, its causes and what can be done to prevent it. Includes a list of agencies and organizations that provide information and help to abused children and runaways.

Four short stories on the theme of child molesting describe some dangerous situations children may encounter and how to deal with them.

At her grandmother's beach cottage, Annie reveals her father's sexual abuse of her to a dove who helps her heal and learn to trust again. Lists guidelines for adults to help sexually abused children.

Whenever Sandy's Uncle Jim comes to visit, he hugs and kisses her in ways she doesn't like and she gets a chilly stomach.

Discusses the myths and effects of sexual abuse, treatment for victims, and ways to prevent such abuse.