Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword by Michele Gorman -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Who You Are -- Gender -- Race -- Age -- Sexuality -- Religion -- Politics -- Examining Privilege -- Listen -- Relax -- Follow Up -- Why Me? -- Chapter 2 -- Developmental Assets for Youth -- Support -- Empowerment -- Boundaries and Expectations -- Constructive Use of Time -- Commitment to Learning -- Positive Values -- Social Competencies -- Positive Identity -- References -- Chapter 3 -- The Data -- Teens and Sexual Health Information -- Support Teens' Sexual Health at the Library -- Go-To Sources for Research and Current Data on Sex and Sexuality (Adult Level) -- Health Databases Geared Toward Teens -- Sex and Sexuality Websites Geared Toward Teens -- Books You Should Have in Your Collection -- References -- Chapter 4 -- The Numbers -- Helping Homeless Teens -- The National Coalition for the Homeless -- Covenant House Institute -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Teens and Body Modification -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Defining Dating Violence and Abuse -- Highly Recommended Resources -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Teens and Tobacco Products -- Spotting Teen Smokers -- How to Stop Smokers -- Teens and Alcohol -- Spotting Teen Drinkers -- How You Can Help -- Other Drugs -- Making the Library Safe for Everyone -- Library Resources and Programs -- References -- Chapter 8 -- Teens and Mental Illness -- Anxiety Disorders -- Bipolar Disorder -- Depression -- ADHD -- Teens' Experience with Education and Mental Illness -- Signs to Watch For -- A Word about Confidentiality -- Ways to Get Involved without Getting Involved -- Partner with a Social Worker or Counselor -- Offer Resources Online -- Keep Your Resources Current -- Think about Your Space -- Keep Resources Visible and Discreet -- You Don't Have to Overshare -- References -- Chapter 9.

Youth Crime -- Youth as Victims -- Gangs -- Prevention -- All Teens Suffer from Youth Crime -- Profiling Teens -- Youth Curfews -- Coping Mechanisms -- Escalation -- Teens in the Justice System Suffer -- Gaps in Education -- Employment Difficulties -- Treated Like a Criminal -- Making Your Library Safe for Everyone -- References -- Chapter 10 -- The Technology -- Cell Phones -- Teens and Social Networks -- References -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author and YALSA.

This book offers any librarian a quick primer on talking with young adults about topics of sex, drugs, alcohol, and violence.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.