sex crimes

"... explores all facets of sex offending. Its coverage of sex crimes and sexual deviance in the United States emphasizes rape and sexual offenses against children and society's responses through the criminal justice system, including enforcement and investigation, the courts, corrections, and post-punishment treatment"--Back cover.

When seventeen-year-old Mario and ten-year-old Eddie's mother is sent to Iraq with her National Guard unit, the boys move in with their aunt, whose boyfriend, Denton, sexually abuses Eddie, which may lead to the boys being split up in different foster homes while Mario tries to keep his brother safe.

After remembering the cause of her best friend Devory's suicide at age nine, Gittel is determined to raise awareness of sexual abuse in her Borough Park, New York, community, despite the rules of Chassidim that require her to be silent.

The author shares her story of the betrayal she felt after her friend sexually assaulted her, including the conversation she had with him many years later.

"This compelling guide provides vital information on defining and reporting sexual assault. Concepts such as consent, coercion, and bystander intervention are presented in straightforward prose that gives the reader insight into this challenging subject matter. Readers will learn specifics about what to expect throughout the reporting process, and how to overcome common obstacles to reporting. Sidebars, such as Ten Great Questions to Ask an Advocate for Sexual Assault Victims and listings of organizations and books that aid those who have been assaulted, provide victims and allies with a wide range of resources to help them as they move through this difficult process"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this title, readers learn about the #MeToo movement, from early legislation to prevent sexual harassment to the movement's expansion in the aftermath of accusations against Harvey Weinstein, the Silence Breakers, #Time'sUp, and the individuals behind the movement such as Tarana Burke and Alyssa Milano. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

"The #MeToo Movement created a space on social media for people to share their experiences of sexual assault. Today, the movement continues to grow and gain momentum. The #MeToo Movement explores the history of this movement and how it has evolved, including the activists who are leading the movement today"--Provided by the publisher.

At fourteen, Hope Ellis is the all-American girl with a good life--until the day she tries to help her divorced mom with their cross-town move by supervising the movers. When they finish, one of the men returns to the house and rapes her. Held silent by his threats, darkness begins to engulf her. But the rape proves to be the least of Hope's troubles when she meets an older man on public transportation and begins to confide in him.

"An . . . account of one hundred experiences of sexism, harassment, discrimination and assault . . . Here are Woods' personal stories of 100 times she suffered or was witness to a sexually charged experience--from gender-based discrimination in work places, to unsolicited groping from strangers in public, to sexual assault--beginning from the time she was five years old to the present"--Publisher.

"Explores the history behind rape, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual violence, the effects of these issues on society, and ongoing efforts toward preventing sexual violence"--Provided by publisher.