What’s the Reality of Teen Dating Violence?

What’s the Reality of Teen Dating Violence?
The alleged violence between Chris Brown and Rihanna has sparked further discussion about teen dating abuse.
What’s the Reality of Teen Dating Violence?
The alleged violence between Chris Brown and Rihanna has sparked further discussion about teen dating abuse.

What’s the Reality of Teen Dating Violence?

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You’ve probably heard something about the troubles between young singers Rihanna and Chris Brown. The 19-year-old Brown faces felony charges for allegedly attacking the 21-year-old Rihanna in February. To many observers, the incident calls attention to the pervasive dangers of domestic violence. What’s the reality of abuse in teenage dating? Manju Rajendren is Youth Organizer for Chicago-based Females United for Action, an initiative of Women and Girls Collective Action Network