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Child Abuse
Sydney Newton, Julie Gerrits
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2010)Presents information about child abuse, including the different types of child abuse, the warning signs that a child may be abused, the effects of child abuse, and ways for abused children to seek help.
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Gambling
Carrie Iorizzo
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 2013)Discusses gambling, including why it can become a compulsion, how a gambling addiction affects an addict's friends and family, and how to recover from a gambling addiction.
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Straight Talk About Divorce
Kay Marie Porterfield
Hardcover (Facts on File, May 1, 1999)Discusses the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of the divorce process, examining the impact of divorce on the lives of young people and providing resources for more information and for help.
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Suicide
Rachel Eagen
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2010)Deals with the issues of suicide, and the reasons why people do it and also discusses avoidance and treatment.
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Racism and Prejudice
Marguerite Rodger, Jessie Rodger
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2010)Presents information about different types of racism and prejudice, including their history, the negative effects that they have on people, and ways of dealing with them.
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Teen Pregnancy
Pamela McDowell
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2010)Finding yourself pregnant as a teenager is a scary thing. There are so many issues involved. Teen Pregnancy examines the fact that about one third of girls in the United States will get pregnant before the age of twenty. Yet it is still difficult for teens to talk about sex. Teens share their own personal experiences to provide further insight on this issue. A further resources page gives readers assistance in finding other books, Web sites, and organizations that provide additional information on teen pregnancy.
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Dealing with Loss
James Bow
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2015)This sensitive title explores the grieving process from expected deaths including cancer to sudden loss from accidents or suicide. Strategies for coping and healing, building support systems, and moving forward are included.
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Binge Drinking
James Bow
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2015)Binge drinking can lead to high-risk behavior and health risks, including alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, mental and physical health issues, and alcoholism. This title discusses the social pressure to binge drink, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Child Abuse
Sydney Newton, Julie Gerrits
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2010)Examines the highly-charged issues of child maltreatment, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect.
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Suicide
Rachel Eagen
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2010)Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for young people. It is important to understand the forces that can lead to suicide and to know how to help someone at risk. This book examines how to cope with stresses that can lead to suicide such as family violence, painful breakups, bullying, or depression.
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Cutting and Self-Injury
Rachel Eagen
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2010)Deals with the issues of self-harming behavior and the reasons why people do it and also discusses avoidance and treatment.
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Bullying
Jessica Pegis
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, May 31, 2013)This book provides an honest and unbiased view of bullying. It examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behaviour, the role of the bystander, and empowering ways to deal with bullies.