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[2019]., Seal Press Call No: 364.15 3092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Larry Nassar, longtime doctor at Michigan State University and physician for the US Olympic gymnastics team, has been called one of the worst sexual predators in history. This is the inside story of how he got away with abusing hundreds of gymnasts for decades--and how a team of brave women, activists, and lawyers banded together to bring him down"--
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Adolescent Call No: 362.883 Click here for ebook Username onondagahs Password library Summary Note: "Though discrimination on the basis of sex was outlawed in 1964, and sexual harassment was deemed a form of sexual discrimination in 1972, it is clear that it is still a widespread and persistent problem. By raising awareness and opening a dialogue regarding sexual harassment, a culture of intolerance and holding others accountable rapidly emerged. However, this new culture of accountability and believing survivors has in many ways backfired. Fear of being falsely accused has led to limited career opportunities for women, many universities have jumped over the accused's right to due process, and defamation cases are on the rise"--
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[2018], Margaret K. McElderry Books Call No: HI-INT B PRO Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s)
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[2018]., Margaret K. McElderry Books Call No: 362.88 PRO Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls . . . This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators"--Dust jacket.
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c2005., Distributed by Publishers Group West Distributed by Publishers Group West Call No: Guide 362.76 Feu Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Summary Note: Reveals the impact sexual abuse has on teenage and adolescent girls and offers victims of sexual abuse advice on how to heal.
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[2018]., Lucent Press Call No: 364.15 DEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Rape culture is the normalization of sexual assault and degradation of victims. Things such as catcalls and explicit song lyrics may seem harmless, but they contribute to an atmosphere where people, particularly women, are regarded as objects. This makes it easier for rapists to justify their actions to themselves. Readers are introduced to these and other crucial points about this important social issue and the rising level of awareness surrounding it. Relatable text, discussion questions, and informative fact boxes teach young adults what rape culture is and how they can fight it to make society safer for everyone.
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2005., Farrar, Straus and Giroux Call No: 362.76 LEH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Every year more than half a million young people are sexually abused or assaulted in North America. This groundbreaking book brings readers face-to-face with nine survivors who speak with candor and courage about the abuse they experienced, how they have healed, and how they are moving forward with their lives. White, black, Latino, and Native American, these everyday heroes come from a wide range of communities and have found different ways to cope with and overcome sexual trauma. Through moving personal stories and striking photographs they take readers into their lives, offering insight and hope for anyone affected by this all-too-common childhood experience. In this book about healing, young readers and their families will find additional information in the resource section, a comprehensive guide to the best help lines, books, films, and Web sites on healing and resilience.
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-- How it feels to heal from sexual abuse2005., Farrar, Straus and Giroux Call No: Guide 362.76 Str Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a collection of nine narratives from teen and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who share their experiences and how they have overcome the trauma that changed their lives.
