A guide to dealing with abusive relationships for teenagers that includes information on identifying an abusive partner, how to deal with peers, making wise dating decisions, and finding balance in life and relationships.
This book discusses issues relating to domestic violence, such as family members that witness the abuse, the victims of abuse, the warning signs of abusers, violence against women in cultures, and services to help victims in abusive relationships.
When teen violinist Cassie's moody father destroys her beloved violin in a fit of anger, she runs away, only to later learn of her father's abusive upbringing, which convinces her to attempt to repair their relationship.
Helps children from violent homes identify their feelings, learn to see their options and open up to caring people, helping children to break the cycle of domestic violence.
To escape her father's abuse, Emily and her mother come to a shelter where they find a safe place to stay with other women and children in similar circumstances.
Discusses various forms of family violence, including child abuse, sibling abuse, incest, and elder abuse, and discusses how to get help as well as ways of building self-esteem.
