In love and in danger : a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships
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.
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- ISBN: 1580051871
- ISBN: 9781580051873
- Physical Description 132 pages : illustrations
- Publisher Emeryville, CA : Seal Press, [2006]
- Copyright ©2006
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and Internet addresses (pages 127-130). |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.95 |
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In Love and in Danger : A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships
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In Love and in Danger : A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships
With one out of eleven high school students in the past year experiencing some form of physical abuse , being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend , young adults need to know where they can turn for help. Even more teens (as high as ninety-six percent) reported emotional and psychological abuse in their relationships.This revised and updated edition for teenagers who have questions about abusive dating relationships helps them understand the causes and consequences of their situation, learn what they can do about it, find help from parents and other adults, and discover how to build healthier relationships. In Love and in Danger is one of the only books available on dating violence and abusive relationships that addresses young adults directly in a straightforward and non-condescending manner. Included are facts about dating violence, tips for how to tell if your relationship is abusive, information on why dating abuse happens, and what you can do if you are being abused by (or are abusing) someone you love. Packed with practical advice and compelling interviews with teens, this edition features updated information and statistics, an expanded resource section, and a new afterword by the author.