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Title:	In love and in danger : a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships
Author:	Levy, Barrie
Publisher:	Seal Press
Location:	Emeryville, CA
Date:	c2006
Description:	132 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN / ISSN:	1580050026
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 which 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. 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 Addictive Love 8. The Scars Caused by Dating Violence 9. Healing from Abuse 10. Break Up or Stay? 11. What Can You Do if You Are Being Abuse 12. What Can You Do if You Are Abusive? 13. What Can You Do if Your Friend Is in an Abusive Reationship 14. You Can Have a Healthy Relationship Afterword to the New Edition: Advice for Parents; Safety Planning; Your Safety Plan; Worksheet; Resources.
Topic Areas:	Victims/survivors
Keywords:	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TEENAGE GIRLS; VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MSD Identifier:	114976
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