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Women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four experience the highest rate of dating violencealmost triple the national average. Understanding what dating violence is can help would-be victimswhether male or femaleavoid getting involved with someone who could become violent, or provide readers much-needed guidance if they are already in a potentially violent relationship. Resources are provided to help victims end an unhealthy relationship and recover both emotionally and physically. Warning signs, causes, statistics, and options for legal recourse are also included.



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Laura La Bella

Laura La Bella is a freelance writer and the author or more than 25 nonfiction children's books. She has profiled actress and activist Angelina Jolie in "Celebrity Activists: Angelina Jolie Goodwill Ambassador to the UN"; reported on the declining availability of the world's fresh water supply in "Not Enough to Drink: Pollution, Drought, and Tainted Water Supplies"; and has examined the food industry in "Safety and the Food Supply." La Bella lives in Rochester, N.Y., with her husband and son.



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