date rape

For as long as eighteen-year-old Micah Carter can remember, he and Janie have been "soul mates," even though outgoing Janie loves art while shy Micah loves music. Their relationship was perfect, until the day Janie was assaulted, though she didn't tell anyone. After a fire consumes Janie's house, no one knows if she is alive or dead. Micah, questioned by the police and his friends, starts questioning how much he really knew about Janie, and whether or not he and she could ever be more than they were.

Jenna Kassarian pushes herself to perfection--with her grades, her friends, and her boyfriend--but the facade begins to peel away when she goes to a party and starts to drink.

Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to date rape, discussing whether fraternities encourage it, if it is a men's issue, how to empower women to avoid rape, recognizing warning signs, and other topics.

The statistics associated with date rape and acquaintance rape are staggering, especially for teens and young adults, who are at the highest risk. With warmth and candor, this straightforward guide offers frank advice and insightful context to demystify concepts like rape and consent, and provides advice for what to do after experiencing date rape or acquaintance rape. Features include questions for an expert, myths and facts, and illuminating sidebars. Thoughtfully inclusive, readers are empowered to confront social norms and attitudes that perpetuate rape culture and consider the intersectional nature of sexual violence.

"[This] guide offers . . . advice and . . . context to demystify concepts like rape and consent, and provides advice for what to do after experiencing date rape or acquaintance rape"--Provided by publisher.

Paige Robinson is thrilled when she starts dating Ty, the football team's star running back, but when Ty hits her out of anger and is arrested for assault, Paige realizes their relationship is not perfect and that if Ty really loved her he would not hurt her.

Assesses the problem of acquaintance rape in the United States, focusing on its prevalence on college campuses. Discusses strategies for preventing, identifying, and coping with date rape situations. Includes detailed information on the resources available for rape victims.

Examines the history of date rape drugs, three common date rape drugs used, what they do to the human body and brain, and how public attention to date rape drugs has grown in the last few decades. Discusses political action being taken to increase penalties against those who would use date rape drugs. Includes a glossary.

This informative guide will be a strong tool in letting readers know how practical ways that they can navigate a difficult situation and give their much-needed support.

When Zephyr Doyle begins dating Alec, she thinks she's lucky to have found someone who truly gets her and loves her. But then Alec's love turns to obsession leaving Zephyr hoping she'll survive.