Abuse
In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q&A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative...
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In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q&A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative glossary and a valuable listing of hotlines and further resources, these books are essential reading for young people in search of guidance and knowledge.The Truth About Abuse, Second Edition presents information designed to help teens understand such topics as bullying, sexual abuse, the role of alcohol and drugs in abuse, the common traits of abusers, and much more.
List of Illustrations viiPreface ixHow to Use This Book xiiiAbusive Behavior 1A-to-Z Entries 11Abuse, Theories of 13Abuse, Witnesses of 21Abusers, in Society 25Abusers, Common Traits of 31Alcohol, Drugs, and Abuse 38Bullying 43Child Abuse 51Child Sexual Abuse 60Date Rape Drugs 68Dating Abuse 72Domestic Partner Abuse 80Elder Abuse 89Hate Crimes 95Hazing 100Homicide 109Legal Intervention 112Media and Abuse 122Men and Abuse 128Morbidity, Mortality, and Abuse 132Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Abuse 138Prejudice and Abuse 143Psychological Abuse 146Rehabilitation and Treatment 153Runaways and Homeless Teens, Abuse of 164Self-mutilation 168Sexual Abuse 175Sexual Assault 182Stalking 187Women and Abuse 195Workplace Abuse 199Hotlines and Help Sites 209Glossary 212Index 217
