sex crimes

Living with their mother who earns money as a prostitute, two sisters take care of each other and when the older one attempts suicide, the younger one tries to uncover the reason.

"The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls . . . This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators"--Amazon.

The statistics associated with date rape and acquaintance rape are staggering, especially for teens and young adults, who are at the highest risk. With warmth and candor, this straightforward guide offers frank advice and insightful context to demystify concepts like rape and consent, and provides advice for what to do after experiencing date rape or acquaintance rape. Features include questions for an expert, myths and facts, and illuminating sidebars. Thoughtfully inclusive, readers are empowered to confront social norms and attitudes that perpetuate rape culture and consider the intersectional nature of sexual violence.

"In this valuable and timely anthology, cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay has collected original and previously published pieces that address what it means to live in a world where women have to measure the harassment, violence, and aggression they face, and where they are 'routinely second-guessed, blown off, discredited, denigrated, besmirched, belittled, patronized, mocked, shamed, gaslit, insulted, and bullied' for speaking out. Highlighting the stories of well-known actors, writers, and experts, as well as new voices being published for the first time, Not That Bad covers a wide range of topics and experiences, from an exploration of the rape epidemic embedded in the refugee crisis to first-person accounts of child molestation and street harassment. Often deeply personal and always unflinchingly honest, this provocative collection both reflects the world we live in and offers a call to arms insisting that 'not that bad' must no longer be good enough."--Dust jacket flap.

"[This] guide offers . . . advice and . . . context to demystify concepts like rape and consent, and provides advice for what to do after experiencing date rape or acquaintance rape"--Provided by publisher.

"This volume provides a concise . . . overview of the #MeToo Movement and its . . . impact on American society, from the studios of Hollywood to factories, campuses, and offices across the country"--Provided by publisher.

Examines issues related to sexual assault in the United States. Explores the concept of rape culture from a variety of perspectives, looking at cases involving victims across races and genders while exploring such concepts as restorative justice and the #MeToo movement. Attempts to dismantle myths and highlights current legislation surrounding Title IX and age-of-consent laws.

"A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This . . . title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence"--Provided by publisher.

After being sexually assaulted by a football star, Maggie drops out of college but cannot escape the fact that everyone blames her for what happened.

Relatable text, discussion questions, and informative fact boxes teach young adults what rape culture is and how they can fight it to make society safer for everyone.