dating violence

Discusses tactics people use to manipulate teens into a sexual relationship, such as flattery, jealousy, and intimidation, and covers how to teach young people to discern between healthy and unhealthy relationships to prevent physical and emotional harm.

Discusses the psychology of emotionally abusive relationships and identifies the traps, traits, and subtle manipulations employed by abusers to help readers recognize warning signs and get out of a relationship, with tips from the perspective of both the abused and the abuser.

Unveils the details of a horrific murder, its effects on permanent and summer residents of the small Appalachian town where the body is discovered, and especially how the related violence shakes eighteen-year-old Becca's determination to leave home as soon as possible.

Explains what date rape is, how to avoid it, and where to find help if you're a victim.

Describes the experiences of teens who have had abusive dating relationships and gives advice on how to end the cycle of abuse and forge healthy and loving, violence-free relationships.

Sent to counseling for hitting his girlfriend, Caitlin, and ordered to keep a journal, sixteen-year-old Nick recounts his relationship with Caitlin, examines his controlling behavior and anger, and describes living with his abusive father.

After her older sister runs away, sixteen-year-old Caitlin decides that she needs to make a major change in her own life and begins an abusive relationship with a boy who is mysterious, brilliant, and dangerous.

After her older sister runs away, sixteen-year-old Caitlin decides that she needs to make a major change in her own life and begins an abusive relationship with a boy who is mysterious, brilliant, and dangerous.

After her older sister runs away, sixteen-year-old Caitlin decides that she needs to make a major change in her own life and begins an abusive relationship with a boy who is mysterious, brilliant, and dangerous.

Explores the characteristics of healthy relationships as well as abusive relationships, and offers advice on leaving violent relationships and helping others.