As a child, Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his mother. The world knew nothing of his living nightmare and he had nothing and no one to turn to. But his dreams kept him alive -- dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.
The long-awaited conclusion to his trilogy in which he describes how he triumphed over years of physical and emotional abuse from his parents to become a self-accepting and confident adult.
Presents the story of mobster Henry Hill who, in the 1970s was connected to the Mafia and then turned state's evidence against his former associates through the experiences of his children who continue to live under the witness protection program.
A study of the child welfare system in the United States, focusing on the case of David Edwards, an abused infant who was killed by his mother, and arguing that the system is equally responsible for the baby's death and desperately in need of reform.
linking the circles of compassion for prevention and intervention
Ascione, Frank R
1999
Presents forty-five essays that examine the connections between violence against animals and interpersonal violence, discussing various aspects of the problem and suggesting solutions.
Explores the increasing numbers of abuse cases in the United States involving children and teens and discusses important topics relevant to teens including hazing and bullying, substance abuse, sexual harassment and assault, and more.
Examines common trends in sexual and other kinds of abuse in the family, including wife abuse, child abuse, child sexual abuse, adolescent sexual abuse, and elder abuse.
