Sexual assault and abuse
By: Ann Byers
Edition: First edition.
Series: Confronting violence against women; Confronting violence against women
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781499460421; 9781499460438; 9781499460445
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Child sexual abuse; Violence against; Juvenile literature; Sex crimes; Sexual abuse; Crimes against; Women
Description: "Since young women today receive conflicting and confusing messages about dating, sexuality, and image, it is not surprising they can find themselves wondering if they've been sexually abused. It is estimated that a sexual assault occurs once every two minutes. That means that teens need to be aware of the many forms sexual abuse can take and the best practices for trying to prevent it. This guide will help them make sense of the issue, emphasizing that the victim is never to blame. Readers will be armed with crucial information that will help them know what to do if it happens to them or their friends or loved ones"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The many forms of sexual violence; title: Sexual violence against children; title: Electronic sexual abuse; title: Sexual violence in relationships; title: If it happens.