March 2009

The media has inundated us with information about the recent incident between pop superstars Chris Brown and Rihanna. While there is debate from all sides, it is clear that Rihanna has no intention of ending the relationship at the present time. While I wish that I could be shocked by this choice, I believe it embodies the course of action that the typical teen girl takes today. With some statistics finding that as many as 1 in 4 teen relationships is abusive, how can we be surprised that even celebrities are proving the validity of the ...

While we have spent the last few years educating and warning girls about the dangers of online predators, it appears an even greater adversary has been lurking much closer than cyberspace. PBS revealed personal testimonies of girls assaulted at their workplace in their feature, "Is Your Daughter Safe at Work?" Some estimates say as many as 200,000 teens experience an assault at their workplaces each year. Q&A: Do you believe companies should implement greater security measures? Q&A: How should we educate girls about these dangers?