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

Label
In love and in danger, a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships, Barrie Levy
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
In love and in danger
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
71753922
Responsibility statement
Barrie Levy
Sub title
a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships
Summary
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
Table Of Contents
Speaking out -- Facts about dating violence -- What is dating violence? -- How can you tell if your relationship is abusive? -- Patterns of love, violence, and fear -- Why do guys abuse their girlfriends? -- Romantic, nurturing, and addictive love -- The scars caused by dating violence -- Healing from abuse -- Break up or stay? -- What can you do if you are being abused? -- What can you do if you are abusive? -- What can you do if your friend is in an abusive relationship? -- You can have a healthy relationship -- Advice for parents -- Safety planning -- Your safety plan worksheet
Target audience
adolescent
resource.variantTitle
In love & in danger