AMY GOODMAN: Earlier this year, the Justice Department designated the month of February as the National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Vice President Biden commended the development, emphasizing, quote, “Teen dating violence is all too common, and ends up leading to vicious and unhealthy cycles for years to come. Our responsibility—as parents, teachers, mentors, and community leaders—is to guide our young people towards respectful relationships free from harassment and abuse; teach them that it’s OK to walk away from a bad situation; and encourage them to speak out when they see a friend in trouble.” Those, the words of Joseph Biden.
Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill this week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid linked rising unemployment to increased violence against women and girls. Read more...
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