dating violence

Discusses the myths and facts surrounding acquaintance, or date, rape, of both men and women, the physical and psychological consequences, ways to stay safe, and what to do if sexually assaulted.

Contains twenty-two articles debating different issues related to teen dating.

Paige Robinson is thrilled when she starts dating Ty, the football team's star running back, but when Ty hits her out of anger and is arrested for assault, Paige realizes their relationship is not perfect and that if Ty really loved her he would not hurt her.

Presents information for teenagers on abuse to help them understand bullying, sexual abuse, the role of alcohol and drugs, the common traits of abusers, prevention, and how to get help. Includes questions with answers and real-life stories as well as fact-boxes, illustrations, and tables.

A guide to dealing with abusive relationships for teenagers that includes information on identifying an abusive partner, how to deal with peers, making wise dating decisions, and finding balance in life and relationships.

When seventeen-year-old Alex starts dating Cole, a new boy at her high school, her two closest friends increasingly mistrust him as the relationship grows more serious.

At the end of high school, Johanna finally begins dating the girl she has loved from afar, but Reeve is as much trouble as she claims to be as she and her twin brother damage Johanna's self-esteem, friendships, and already precarious relationship with her sister.

Leslie's life seems to settle from chaos to wonderful when Jason, the new guy in school, asks her out, but things quickly spin out of control when she finds out that Jason is not as nice as she thought and she must find away to break out of the relationship.