Crimes of violence

Jan Breckenridge, Moira Carmody

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Crimes of violence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Australian Responses to Rape and Child Sexual Assault

by Jan Breckenridge, Moira Carmody

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

There’s a secret hidden behind the stories we don’t talk about—about people who have been hurt and the brave ones who try to help. What does it take to understand something so difficult? But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Victims of crimesPublic opinionSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book addresses highly sensitive and complex issues surrounding rape and child sexual assault, focusing on public opinion and support services in Australia. It is designed primarily for professionals and older readers, containing mature themes that may be distressing for children under 12. Parents should consider the challenging content before sharing with younger readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Sexual Abuse Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Trauma
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9781863732024
Pages
240
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Child molesting

Subjects

RapeAustraliaPublic OpinionChild Sexual AbuseVictims of CrimesServices forCrime, AustraliaPublic Opinion, Australia

Places

Australia