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In love and in danger : a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships Barrie Levy

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Emeryville, CA Seal Press c2006Edition: Rev. edDescription: 132 p. : ill. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 1580050026
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.73 LEV
Contents:
1. Speaking out 2. Facts About Dating Violence 3. What is Dating Violence? 4. How Can You Tell if Your Relationship Is Abusive? 5. Patterns of Love, Violence, and Fear 6. Why Do Guys Abuse Their Girfriends? 7. Romantic, Nurturing, and Addictiv
Summary: Many high school students experience some form of physical abuse—being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Even more teens report emotional and psychological abuse in their relationships. This US book is a revised and updated edition of the original 1997 edition and is written for teenage readers. It aims to help teenagers who have questions about abusive dating relationships 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. It addresses young adults directly—in a straightforward and non-condescending manner. The book includes facts about dating violence, tips for how to tell if your relationship is abusive, information on why dating abuse happens, and information on what you can do if you are being abused by (or are abusing) someone you love.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
Book Book Vine library TRO 306.73 LEV Available A00670499B

"A good read - perfect for teens"--Reader feedback 31/5/2010

1. Speaking out 2. Facts About Dating Violence 3. What is Dating Violence? 4. How Can You Tell if Your Relationship Is Abusive? 5. Patterns of Love, Violence, and Fear 6. Why Do Guys Abuse Their Girfriends? 7. Romantic, Nurturing, and Addictiv

Many high school students experience some form of physical abuse—being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Even more teens report emotional and psychological abuse in their relationships. This US book is a revised and updated edition of the original 1997 edition and is written for teenage readers. It aims to help teenagers who have questions about abusive dating relationships 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. It addresses young adults directly—in a straightforward and non-condescending manner. The book includes facts about dating violence, tips for how to tell if your relationship is abusive, information on why dating abuse happens, and information on what you can do if you are being abused by (or are abusing) someone you love.

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