domestic violence

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on the causes and effects of family and domestic violence.

Sibling rivalry isn t always harmless. Even though all brothers and sisters fight sometimes, this fighting can escalate to bullying. Living in the same house with a bully can be very difficult. It can also be hard to talk to family members about these issues. Instructive text and up-to-date anti-bullying tips provide readers with the tools they need to confront sibling bullying.

Offers personal testimonies and advice designed to help women who are being abused get out and stay out of the abusive relationship, and calls for witnesses of abuse to become active in helping victims.

Offers the theory that increasing violence in society can be traced back to violence in the home, and presents a series of proposals for change.

Presents overviews of domestic violence in thirteen countries around the world, including Australia, Jamaica, Japan, Russia, and the U.S., describing perceptions of domestic violence in each country as well as contributing factors and responses to the problem.

A compilation of primary and secondary source materials, including graphs, quotes, articles, and charts, that provide information about the issue of violent relationships among adults in America.

Contains a fictional story in which a young girl describes how she was affected by her father's abusive behavior; and includes information and guided counseling facts and exercises aimed at helping readers cope with similar situations.

Presents a comprehensive study on the effects of family violence on the emotional stability of children, and offers suggestions as to how to help them recover and go on to live normal, healthy lives.

Jaris and Marko were in a position to see Sereeta sitting in a chair, her hands bound, an older woman sat in another chair, her hands bound, too, and finally two little girls huddled in one corner of the room.

The Squabbles, a raccoon family newly arrived in the Forest of Glade, shock the community when it is discovered that the father is beating his wife and son.