Publications for Children and Youth

Autobiography of My Dead Brother

Myers, W.D., 2005, New York: HarperCollins Publishers
Fifteen year-old Jesse uses his sketchbook to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-bys, vicious gangs, and abusive cops.

Ending Violence (DVD)
Break the Cycle, 2009
Facts About Teen Dating Violence
Office of Violence Against Women, 2009
In this research brief, the authors provide definitions, facts and available legal protections regarding physical, sexual and emotional abuse among teens in intimate or romantic relationships.
Recognizing Teen Dating Abuse (online tip sheet)

Family Violence Prevention Fund

Rules of Survival

Nancy Werlin, 2006. New York: Penguin Books; www.us.penguingroup.com.
Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts to free himself and his sisters from their abusive mother with the help of an adult friend.

Teen Action Toolkit: Building a Youth-led Response to Teen Victimization

National Center for Victims of Crime, 2007

The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along

Naomi Drew, 2004. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing; www.freespirit.com.
This book describes the reasons behind common kinds of conflicts and offers a plan for finding positive ways to behave in difficult circumstances. Includes tips for countering bullying, letting go of anger, and eliminating hurtful language.

What You Need to Know About Dating Violence: A Teen's Handbook

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and Liz Claiborne, Inc., 2008