In this book intended for young adults, contributors discuss psychology's understanding of the causes, consequences, and statistics of violence affecting teens. The 55 brief, accessible chapters are organized under the broad themes of: types of violence, violence and the teen experience, insights on recognizing and treating the consequences of abuse and violence, prevention and victims' legal rights, and sources for more information. Specific topics include abuse in families, children of addicted parents, use of computers in the sexual exploitation of children, TV and media violence and its debated effects, bullying, hazing, self-harm, teen suicide, mental health services, posttraumatic stress disorder, how to assess if a teen relationship is healthy, safety on the internet, how to report abuse or neglect, and conflict resolution, among others. This is a useful resource for schools and organizations providing services to teens and may also be a starting point in research projects. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Preface	p. ix
Part 1 Types Of Abuse
Chapter 1 Abuse In Families: An Overview	p. 3
Chapter 2 What Is Domestic Violence?	p. 9
Chapter 3 Child Abuse	p. 15
Chapter 4 Children Of Addicted Parents: Increased Risks	p. 25
Chapter 5 Sibling Abuse	p. 31
Chapter 6 Elder Abuse	p. 35
Chapter 7 Sexual Abuse	p. 41
Chapter 8 Incest	p. 51
Chapter 9 Stalking	p. 55
Chapter 10 Sexual Harassment	p. 63
Chapter 11 Child Pornography	p. 69
Chapter 12 Commercial Child Sexual Exploitation: Sexual Activities For Money	p. 79
Chapter 13 Use Of Computers In The Sexual Exploitation Of Children	p. 83
Part 2 Violence And The Teen Experience
Chapter 14 Risk Factors For Youth Violence: An Overview	p. 89
Chapter 15 Warning Signs Of Youth Violence	p. 101
Chapter 16 Oppositional Defiant Disorder And Conduct Disorder	p. 107
Chapter 17 Media And Video Game Violence: Is There A Link To Violent Behavior?	p. 115
Chapter 18 Animal Abuse And Youth Violence	p. 123
Chapter 19 Teen Drug Use And Violence	p. 127
Chapter 20 The Relationship Between Substance Abuse And Violence Against Women	p. 133
Chapter 21 Teen Dating Violence	p. 141
Chapter 22 Physical Fighting Among Teenagers	p. 145
Chapter 23 Bullying	p. 151
Chapter 24 Hazing	p. 159
Chapter 25 Youth Gangs	p. 163
Chapter 26 Hate Crimes	p. 167
Chapter 27 School Violence And Effects Of School Violence Exposure	p. 171
Chapter 28 Teen Firearm Violence	p. 177
Chapter 29 Terrorism	p. 181
Chapter 30 Hurting Yourself	p. 191
Chapter 31 Teen Suicide	p. 195
Part 3 Recognizing And Treating The Consequences Of Abuse And Violence
Chapter 32 What To Do After A Sexual Assault	p. 203
Chapter 33 Long-Term Consequences Of Child Abuse And Neglect	p. 223
Chapter 34 Seeking Mental Health Services	p. 229
Chapter 35 Depression And Anxiety Disorders	p. 237
Chapter 36 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	p. 245
Chapter 37 Dissociative Disorders	p. 251
Part 4 Prevention, Staying Safe, And Your Legal Rights As A Victim
Chapter 38 How Can Domestic Violence And Abuse Be Prevented And Treated?	p. 259
Chapter 39 When Parents Fight	p. 267
Chapter 40 What You Can Do To Help Stop Teen Violence	p. 271
Chapter 41 After-School Programs Help Prevent Teen Violence	p. 285
Chapter 42 Conflict Resolution	p. 291
Chapter 43 Is Your Relationship A Healthy One?	p. 301
Chapter 44 How To Help A Friend Who Is Abused At Home	p. 307
Chapter 45 What Happens When Possible Abuse Or Neglect Is Reported?	p. 311
Chapter 46 Creating A Safety Plan	p. 317
Chapter 47 Self-Defense	p. 321
Chapter 48 Safety On The Internet	p. 325
Chapter 49 Your Legal Rights As A Victim Of Sexual Assault Or Domestic Abuse	p. 331
Chapter 50 Bullying And The Law	p. 341
Part 5 If You Need More Information
Chapter 51 Abuse And Violence: A Statistical Summary	p. 347
Chapter 52 Directory Of Abuse And Violence Resources	p. 369
Chapter 53 Victims Of Abuse And Violence: Where To Go For Help	p. 375
Chapter 54 How And Where To Report Child Abuse	p. 379
Chapter 55 Additional Reading About Abuse And Violence	p. 389
Index	p. 397

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