date rape

An introduction to dating violence, explaining what it is, why it happens, and how victims can get help.

Allie is overwhelmed when her boyfriend, Trip, dies in a car accident, leaving her scarred and unable to recall what happened that night, but she feels she must uncover the truth, even if it could hurt the people who tried to save her from Trip's abuse.

After witnessing abusive high school and adult relationships, seventeen-year-old Shelby must decide how to respond, especially considering that one of the abused women is the wife of the man opposing Shelby's father in the mayoral race.

After witnessing abusive high school and adult relationships, seventeen-year-old Shelby, who hopes to be a fashion designer, must decide how to respond, especially considering that one of the abused women is the wife of the man opposing Shelby's father in the mayoral race.

Addresses the issue of teenage dating violence, focusing on violence against girls, drawing insights from educators, psychiatrists, social workers, and other experts on how to recognize the potential for emotional, sexual, or physical dating abuse, describing specific ways to protect a teen, and sharing the stories of unhealthy teen dating relationships.

Examines the prevalence of acquaintance rape, and argues that rape deniers and victim blamers are endangering the rights of women and condoning the behavior of serial rapists.

Bettina Vasilis is thrilled when her strict Greek-American father allows her to start dating basketball star Brady Cullen, but when Brady begins to grow violent, she turns to an older man, nicknamed "Cowboy," for comfort. After tragedy strikes, Bettina is forced to tell her family what is going on.

Uses realistic scenarios and interviews to provide information about date rape drugs and how they work, demonstrate strategies to prevent date rape, illustrate the common warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, introduce the concept of inappropriate touch, and provide teenagers with resouces if abuse is occurring at home or in school.

After his girlfriend, Ani, is assaulted at a party, Ben must figure out how he can help her to heal--if he can help her at all.