Content & Trigger Warnings for Tattoos on the heart (2010)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Tattoos on the heart (2010) contains 10 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gun violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Systemic racism and its impact on communities discussed |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple young people die from gang violence throughout the book |
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Depicted | Parental death and abandonment referenced in several stories |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | Father Boyle writes about the deaths of numerous young gang members he mentored, with deep grief throughout |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol abuse mentioned in context of community struggles |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug use and dealing discussed as part of gang life |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Stories of childhood abuse and neglect among gang members |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Domestic violence in the backgrounds of gang-involved youth |
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Gang-related shootings and gun deaths described throughout |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Self-destructive behavior and suicidal actions among youth |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Father Boyle writes about the deaths of numerous young gang members he mentored, with deep grief throughout
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Domestic violence in the backgrounds of gang-involved youth
Self-destructive behavior and suicidal actions among youth