Understanding Protective Factors as a Buffer Against Violence within the Adolescent Community

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Understanding Protective Factors as a Buffer Against Violence within the Adolescent Community

Monday, October 13, 2014

By Caitlin Eckert, LSW Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator, healingSPACE, YWCA Bergen County Seeing violence as being preventable, instead of inevitable, is the first major push to successful program implementation for adolescents. The beginning phases of violence prevention start by activating individuals, family systems, schools, communities, and regions in not only recognizing the factors that contribute… Continue Reading Understanding Protective Factors as a Buffer Against Violence within the Adolescent Community

Disney’s Not-So-Brave Makeover

Friday, May 17, 2013

By Marinda Valenti  This post was originally published on May 14 on the Ms. Magazine Blog. UPDATE: The L.A. Times reports that, according to a Disney representative, the company has no intention of abandoning its “sexier” new depiction of Merida, which will illustrate a limited run of products, including backpacks and pajamas. The rep said that the… Continue Reading Disney’s Not-So-Brave Makeover