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Dr. Carla Interviewed in Heart & Soul Magazine Special Report on the “State of Our Girls”

March 24, 2010 By

Check out Dr. Carla's interview featured in a special report on "Protecting Our Girls from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault" in Heart & Soul Magazine where she talks about her work with girls and research findings related to teen dating abuse and the influence of media. Kudos to Heart & Soul for raising awareness about gender-based violence and important issues facing Black girls! Read the article. Article correction: It was incorrectly reported in this article that I am a … [Read more...]

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Teen Dating Abuse

October 1, 2009 By

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dating abuse is a very serious issue that can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, etc. With the heightened attention to dating abuse in the news and everyday conversations after the highly publicized incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna, it is especially important to dispel myths that perpetuate stereotypes and make it difficult for young women and girls to speak out and … [Read more...]

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