a message of hope for girls growing up in poverty, racism, and despair
Asugha, Ruby
Ruby Asugha draws on her own experiences growing up in a poor, inner-city neighborhood to offer young women the motivation and inspiration needed to rise above their circumstances and make the most out of life.
Communities and schools across the United States have recently been shocked by reports of the frequency of rape and sexual assault. Sexual consent has become an increasingly important issue. This title examines this difficult issue and reveals campus and community efforts to educate students about sexual consent, shortcomings in addressing rape accusations, and current laws pertaining to consent. Call-outs share special tips, like what to ask a specialist and how to recognize common myths and facts. Most importantly, readers will learn how to set their own and respect each others boundaries and what to do if those boundaries are ignored.
A discussion of suicide, explaining what it is, looking at some of the reasons people consider suicide, identifying warning signs, encouraging young people to seek help from a trusted adult, and including coping strategies.