"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate,...

This book defines family violence, explains its many forms, relates ways in which family violence can affect people's lives, and lists organizations that help people escape from violent situations.

Provides facts and real-life stories that explain what family violence is, why it happens, what can be done about it, and where to go for help. Includes a glossary, and resources for additional information.

"The Day My Daddy Lost His Temper is a story about Laura, a little girl who witnesses domestic violence. The book is aimed at mirroring the reader's experiences and provoking increased acceptance and verbalizations of their own feelings and experiences. The book is part of the Empowering Kids series, and meant to be used by parents and mental health providers to facilitate the reader's healing process, and thereby validate their experiences and feelings...

Discusses facts about woman and child abuse and describes what victims of abuse are doing to stop it.

"This title explores the story of Chris Watts, who appeared to be a picture-perfect family man until he murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters. The book discusses the couple's relationship, police investigations, and the societal impacts of the crime. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index."

Discusses domestic abuse, its warning signs, and healthy ways of dealing with it.