Violence Also Killing Educational Future of our Children

As if the body count wasn’t enough, research confirms what many of us already know: kids in violent settings have lower achievement and test scores. Children living in areas where homicides are committed have lower reading and verbal test scores, a study by New York University Sociology Professor Patrick Sharkey shows. The research, which appears [...]

Domestic Violence In the Spotlight

I’ve been hesitant to post anything about the Chris Brown/Rihanna incident because I do firmly believe in getting ahold of the facts before making sweeping statements and generalizations.  So a week ago while watching the Grammy’s I gave the incident the benefit of the doubt.  And part of me just didn’t want to believe it.  [...]