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

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 h...

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Main Author: Levy, Barrie
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Emeryville, CA : Seal Press, Ã2006.
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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.
Physical Description:132 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:1580051871 (pbk.)
9781580051873 (pbk.)
Author Notes:Barrie Levy, M.S.W. is on the faculty of UCLA Departments of Social Welfare and Women's Studies. She is a consultant for the Westside Domestic Violence Network and a psychotherapist in private practice. She is a nationally recognized trainer on domestic and sexual violence. She has appeared on over 15 television shows, and written many books and articles, including Dating Violence: Young Women in Danger and What Parents Need to Know About Dating Violence . During 30 years in this field, she has founded and directed four domestive violence organizations.