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"It is summer in Phoenix, and seventeen-year-old Maximo offers to help a Jordan, a fellow student in high school, with the food truck that belonged to Jordan's deceased father, and which may be the only thing standing between homelessness for Jordan and his mom; the boys are strongly attracted to each other, but as their romance develops it is threatened by the secrets they are hiding--and by the racism and homophobia of those around them"--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.

Explores the #metoo movement and promotes awareness of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault in the United States.

"Just when Grace is beginning to get used to being an orphan, her estranged uncle suddenly comes forward to claim her. That might be okay if he'd spoken to her even once since her father died. Or if moving in with Uncle Rusty didn't mean returning to New Harbor"--Provided by publisher.

A Cleveland "Plain Dealer" reporter describes her rape at knife point by a stranger who grew up a few miles from her and her efforts to find closure by investigating her attacker's story when her daughter reached college age.

Explores statistics concerning the prevalence of sexual assault on males in the U.S. military armed forces, discussing the needs of male sexual assault victims according to research from both military and civilian experts.

Assesses the problem of acquaintance rape in the United States, focusing on its prevalence on college campuses. Discusses strategies for preventing, identifying, and coping with date rape situations. Includes detailed information on the resources available for rape victims.

A 15-year-old Black girl from a small east coast town is lured into the sex trade by an older teenage boy. Based on true events, this book recounts the physical and emotional abuse experienced by young victims of sex trafficking, and how one girl survives, escapes, and finds her way back home.

Fifteen-year-old Sam contacts a reporter, hoping to expose a fellow student at elite Edwards Academy for rape, but the reporter tells her parents and soon, she is facing him in court.

Introduces readers to female activists and their work and suggests way readers can help to fight against violence against women and for equal political and economic rights.