abused teenagers

"Iris is sorry. Sorry that she no longer hangs out with her BFF. Sorry that she's not closer to her mother. But most of all, she's sorry she makes Mick angry. If all the world's a stage, then Iris's life has become a violent drama, starring a man whose fists are at odds with the eloquence of his words"--Back cover.

Sophie lived in constant fear of her father, who beat her up on a regular basis, until one day when the beating was so severe it sent her to the hospital.

A teenage girl, whose father is involved in criminal activity, fights to survive an abusive homelife and the loneliness that seems to have no end.

Jolene Siana shares the letters she wrote to Ogre, frontman for the band Skinny Puppy, and reflects on how writing those letters helped save Jolene from her inner demons.

Teenage runaways Melanie and Trent try to stay in school after they leave home and try to stay off the streets by getting part-time jobs, but it becomes difficult to balance the demands of school with their low-paying jobs.

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.

Discusses different kinds of abuse that occurs between teens who are dating and offers advice on how to handle abusive situations.

Offers practical advice to teenagers on overcoming hardships, facing problems head-on, and rising above their circumstances to achieve greatness.

Explains to teens what constitutes neglect and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and discusses what to do about them--for oneself or others--and how to heal from them.

Examines issues related to teens and abuse, discussing domestic and dating abuse, considering the effect of abuse on young people, and looking at ways to help teens who are being abused.