Often helping her mother pay the bills and taking care of her younger brother, Dani Garcia is no stranger to adversity, but after she is raped she is forced to face her most challenging personal struggle yet.
Matt Rydeck, co-captain of his high school football team, witnesses the rape of a rookie player by teammates and struggles with his own use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Val, eager to make friends with Liberty Hayes, begins to have doubts about the stylish new girl when Liberty accuses a favorite teacher of sexual misconduct.
Examines issues in the debate over sexual violence in America, focusing on possible causes of the problem, rape and childhood sexual abuse, and policy changes that could reduce the occurrence of sexual violence.
A collection of essays that explore the issue of date rape, discussing the extent of the crime and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem.
Discusses violence against women including domestic violence and rape, as well as the American culture of sex and violence, getting help for victims, and ideas for prevention.
Erica has always been a serious student but when her boyfriend's life starts spinning out of control, she does not anticipate the tragic consequences his behavior could have on her future.
