sexual abuse victims

"Examines the ... epidemic of campus sexual assault, including a discussion of laws, high-profile cases, controversies, and proposed solutions"--Provided by publisher.

"'Things We Haven't Said' is a . . . collection of poems, essays, letters, vignettes and interviews written by a diverse group of . . . adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. Structured to incorporate creative writing to engage the reader and informative interviews to dig for context, this anthology is a . . . resource for hope, grit and honest conversation that will help teens tackle the topic of sexual violence, upend stigma and maintain hope for a better future"--Back cover.

Diego keeps getting into trouble because of his explosive temper until he finally finds a probation officer who helps him get to the root of his anger so that he can stop running from his past.

"Helps readers recognize sexual harassment when they experience or see it. They will learn about the power in calling out sexual harassment, that they are not alone, and how to help themselves and others heal"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Dust jacket.

Provides strategies, tool, and resources to help readers cope with sexual violence, and outlines ways in which they can get the help they need.

Contains fifteen essays written by teenagers in which they discuss sexual abuse and how they were able to cope with being victims of it.

"Bringing together the voices of males and females of all ages, the stories in this collective graphic memoir reflect real life experiences of sexual abuse, violence and harassment"--Amazon.com.

As his family seems to fall apart all around him, Aidan Donovan finds comfort in the attention of Father Greg; however, all too soon Father Greg's attention becomes darkly affectionate. Wounded and feeling betrayed by the one person he trusted, Aidan turns to some new friends to help him make sense of his situation, including the girl Josie, whom he just might love.

Reymundo Sanchez, a former member of the Latin Kings street gang, recounts the experiences of Sonia Rodriguez, a young girl who became a powerful leader of the Latin Queens, and explores the devastating impact gangs can have on a young girl's life.