Welcome to Love Doesn't Leave Bruises!
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At fourteen years old Tamika found herself in a relationship that caused her to question her entire existence. A relationship where her pet name was "Dookie," and she was choked when she said "no" to having sex . Love Doesn't Leave Bruises! is the first book of its kind as it details Tamika's battle with dating violence and low self-esteem through the fictional story of Evelyn. Evelyn is a senior in high school who seems to have it all together but secretly struggles with the desire to fit in and be loved. When she finally gets a chance to be with her school crush AJ, she learns that love is more than just a four letter word.
As the story progresses readers will be educated on the reality of dating violence with Thought-provoking questions, A Relationship Quiz, Safety Planning Guide, and Dating Bill of Rights.
Written specifically for teens, Love Doesn't Leave Bruises! is perfect for individual use, in group settings, classrooms, conferences/workshops, and youth book clubs. Teens, parents, and other adults will be inspired and motivated to spread the message that "Love Doesn't Leave Bruises!"
As the story progresses readers will be educated on the reality of dating violence with Thought-provoking questions, A Relationship Quiz, Safety Planning Guide, and Dating Bill of Rights.
Written specifically for teens, Love Doesn't Leave Bruises! is perfect for individual use, in group settings, classrooms, conferences/workshops, and youth book clubs. Teens, parents, and other adults will be inspired and motivated to spread the message that "Love Doesn't Leave Bruises!"
Could you be in a dangerous Relationship?
Love Doesn't Leave Bruises! takes a new approach to teen dating violence education. Based on Tamika's true account of dating violence, Tamika weaves fiction and non-fiction together to teach teens and parents how to recognize and conquer:
- Verbal Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Discussion sections for individual/group use
- Relationship Quiz-Find out if your relationship is abusive
- Relationship Quiz Assessment
- Dating Bill Of Rights
- Safety Planning Guide for Exiting A Relationship
- Safety Planning Guide before dating
- Protective Order Information
Read and Excerpt from the book!
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What people are saying!
"Love Doesn't Leave Bruises" is a powerful, realistic look at teen dating violence. Tamika brings an honest portrayal to this issue through the main character "Eve". This book should be required reading for every high school student, as well as their parents.
Stephanie A Piston - MADE State Action Leader - New York
Stephanie A Piston - MADE State Action Leader - New York
A much needed, realistic look at dating violence, through the eyes of teens...a good resource for teens and educators who teach about dating violence.
-Ann Burke, Founder MADE (Moms and Dads for Dating Abuse Education),
www.loveisnotabuse.com/made.
-Ann Burke, Founder MADE (Moms and Dads for Dating Abuse Education),
www.loveisnotabuse.com/made.