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...
With one out of eleven high school students in the past year experiencing some form of physical abuse — being hit, slapped, or physically h...
When women decide what to wear, where to go, how to get there, what time of day to be outdoors, and what affects their sense of security and safety, are they aware that they re afraid of being sexually assaulted? Violence against women is, on a global scale, so common that some experts consider it a normal aspect of women s experiencesand yet research on the issue is subjective and inconsistent. Women and Violence is a comprehensive look at the issue of violence against women and its many appearances, causes, costs and consequences. Understanding that personal values, beliefs and...
When women decide what to wear, where to go, how to get there, what time of day to be outdoors, and what affects their sense of security and safety, a...