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When the Children Cry

Michael sits in the closet.  He hears the screams, the crying, each blow that lands on her.  He cries along with her because he doesn't know of anything else to do.  Finally, after what seems like hours, a door slams.  Michael hears her call him, "It's okay, sweetie.  You can come out now."  He cautiously steps out of the closet.  His mother has a black eye.  Her lips is busted.  She smiles through her tears and tells him he can go to bed now.  It's over.  For now.

Family Violence 'It's not OK!' First TV Ad

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Troy Shaw: Interview with "Why Husbands Kill Their Wives" Author: Focus on Diversity 2007 Video

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In this interview, Troy Shaw interviews Michael J Holland, author of "Why Husbands Kill Their Wives and Boyfriends Beat Up Their Girlfriends." The two speak about domestic abuse and the personal story that led Holland to write the book.

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Do YOU know about International Women’s Day? Month? !

 

March 8 is declared International Women’s Day and us W-O-M-E-N have a whole month (MARCH!) to highlight our roles and accomplishments, speak of our injustices, and just be ourselves. I am confident and hopeful that these festivities, celebrations, recognition and fight taken on by many women on this sole day around the globe will continue this whole year of 2009 and beyond.

Rihanna Puts a Face on Domestic Violence

Since news broke about Chris Brown’s alleged physical confrontation with pop star sensation, Rihanna, both stars have been surrounded by media speculation and discussion.  Rumors have bitterly swarmed around both stars—ranging from Rihanna being a victim of domestic violence because she “gave Chris Brown an STD,” to Rihanna provoking a physical confrontation with Chris Brown by “hitting him first.”  While the public anxiously eats up whatever information the media has to offer, it is not hard to discern that Rihanna is more than an artist now; this is because she puts a face on the issue of domestic vi