People are buzzing these days about the pop singer Rihanna and her boyfriend Chris Brown. Brown has been charged with assaulting Rihanna. Soon after the incident, she apparently got back together with him.
Rihanna has become the public face for domestic abuse, as her story is all-too common. According to one source, domestic violence, “is the most common cause of injury to women ages 15-44.”
Suffering abuse is bad enough. But it also changes the way women behave in relationships from that point forward. If women stay in a bad relationship, they are “likely to stop trusting …read more

As more details/speculation/rumors come out about the Rihanna/Chris Brown altercation, many people have an opinion. Several commentors are sharing their thoughts over on MTV’s site and it breaks my heart to hear what they are saying.
While most of the comments are from people who are shocked and appalled at Chris Brown’s behavior, there some comments blaming Rihanna. Comments like “I don’t think Chris would just a hit a girl like that. She had to do something or say something out the way for him to really hurt her. And “… Chris’ career may be ruined forever … sooo sad. I …read more

Today’s gossip magazines are filled with news of R&B singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. Over the weekend 19-year-old Chris Brown allegedly assaulted his 20-year-old girlfriend, Rihanna. Apparently they got in to an argument in their car that ended up with them physically fighting in the street. By the time police arrived on the scene Rihanna had “horrific” contusions, a split lip, and a bloody nose.
Unfortunately dating violence isn’t as rare as we might think (or at least hope). But there isn’t a lot of education on the matter. Our teens have sex education class that teaches them about their bodies …read more