Safe Within These Walls: De-escalating School Situations Before They Become Crises

Education & Teaching

Medea, Andra

Schools & Teaching

Oxford University Press

Women are advised about self-defense techniques and learning to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of rape

Against Rape

History

Thompson, Kathleen

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Farrar. Straus and Giroux

Against Rape is one of the earliest texts on a delicate subject, a polemic-cum-survival manual as well a thoughtful study. In 1975 it broke the silence on rape, not only in the U.S., but around the world. It was the first book to look at the causes and patterns of rape in order to reduce its power in the minds and lives of women, enable women and men to begin to change a society that engendered it, and help women avoid and/or survive the trauma of rape. It is also a realistic and practical book, explaining how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and giving instructions on various self-defense techniques and advice on what to do in the event of rape. It also considers the act of rape in context, discussing why it happens, what forms it can take, how it affects the victims and who the rapists are. It has been widely used in rape crisis centers and women's studies courses and was the primary text for Chimera, Inc.'s self-defense courses for women for more than a decade. It has had a major impact on the way our society deals with this crime.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Peter Owen Publishers

Head Off Conflict Right at the Door
Conflict-Management Tips for Every Family Visit
For many of us, walking through the door of our parents' home is like stepping back in time. We leave our independent adult lives out on the sidewalk and resume our old roles-with all the emotional baggage that goes with them. Instead of enjoying a time of togetherness and connection, most of us spend holidays and homecomings torn between resentment and sadness. But author Andra Medea, a renowned conflict management expert, believes that you can go home without going crazy, if you learn how to solve conflicts here and now. This good-natured and humorous book offers a creative variety of strategies for making it happen.
Inside, you'll learn how to use the four-level conflict continuum to understand conflict within your family and work toward resolution. From petty bickering to hurtful remarks to naked aggression, each level of conflict requires a unique approach. With these ideas in mind, you can use the book's other techniques to deal with anger and resentment, communicate more effectively, and strengthen relationships with family members. And did we mention in-laws? In the end, you'll find that you can reconnect to your family as often as you like-without going crazy.

Going Home without Going Crazy: How to Get Along with Your Parents and Family (Even When They Push Your Buttons)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

New Harbinger Publications

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