Thursday, June 18, 2009

KNOW ABOUT ABUSE


Author: Margaret O. Hyde
Year of Publication: 1992
ISBN # 0-8027-8177-2
Age Level: 9-12 Upper Elementary
# of pages: 93 pg.
Quality of illustrations: Blank & White pictures
Brief Summary: Using examples from recent news accounts, Hyde discusses the causes and effects of various abuses -- prenatal drug abuse; sexual, physical, and emotional abuses -- practiced against children, including how the growth of family homelessness has led to increased abuse. She also provides helpful advice to children on how to deal with abuse and how to help friends. Bib., glos., ind. The case studies are telling, and the illustrations (including some reproductions of drawings by abused youngsters), though few, carry impact. In addition to a simple glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, there is a list of hotlines and community services. (Reviewed Nov. 1, 1992) by Gary Young.
Activity: Group discussion with drawings.
Type of emotional/crisis issued addressed: Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, their effects and how to prevent maltreatment

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