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NCADV News and Updates
March, 2009
In This Issue
The Body Shop Concludes its Stop Violence in the Home Campaign
News from NCADV's Public Policy Office
ABA Developing Pro-Bono Directory
Call for Submissions to Remember and Act
Hope and Power Books Now Online
Quick Links
Please Donate to NCADV!
"She is Not Responsible for the Violence Perpetrated Against Her"
When singer Chris Brown reportedly assaulted his girlfriend, fellow singer Rihanna, following an argument on Sunday, February 8th, there was an immediate public outcry of support for Rihanna..
Visibly battered and bruised, Rihanna has joined the ranks of millions of women, becoming part of a horrifying statistic of 1 in 4 women who will be beaten by their intimate partners during their lifetimes.
By Wednesday, February 11th, however, the tune had changed. With new information alleging that Rihanna had begun the argument herself, public support began to waver. Some implied, and others firmly stated, that because Rihanna may have started the argument, she deserved the subsequent abuse she suffered. Now as stories circulate about the couple's reunion, support for Rihanna seems to be waning even more.
This is unacceptable. Read more.
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