After her older sister runs away, sixteen-year-old Caitlin decides that she needs to make a major change in her own life and begins an abusive relationship with a boy who is mysterious, brilliant, and dangerous.

Describes all aspects of abusive relationships, the warning signs of dating abuse and common characteristics of abusers, as well as guidelines for healthy dating relationships.

"Trixie Stone is fourteen years old and in love for the first time. She's also the light of her father's life - a straight-A student; a freshman in high school who is pretty and popular; a girl who's always looked up to Daniel Stone as a hero. Until, that is, her world is turned upside down with a single act of violence ... and suddenly everything Trixie has believed about her family - and herself - seems to be a lie." "For fifteen years, Daniel Stone...

Explains what date rape is, how to avoid it, and where to find help if you're a victim.

For ten years, Emily Dobbs and Marcie Carter have been the closest of friends. But when Marcie's son, now a college freshman sports star, is arrested for date rape, the bond between the families could be shattered forever. As the Carters try to deal with the unthinkable, Emily discovers her daughter has been hiding a terrible secret...a secret that threatens the futures of both families. Recently divorced, Emily struggles to keep it all together-to...

Teens are especially vulnerable to being raped as they begin exploring dating and relationships. This book provides steps that they can take to prevent rape and recommends where rape victims can go for help.

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. This accessible book shows teens how to identify abusive relationships -- emotional, physical, and sexual -- and how to leave them. The author provides facts about dating violence, the differences between healthy and addictive love, resources for help, and more.

This book is an introduction to the problem of violence against girls and women, discussing acts of domestic violence, dating violence, and violence toward women in the military.