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The Chris Brown/Rihanna case: What we can learn from the media's
coverage of this case to use in our work with teens and their families.
- A JWI teleconference. March 24, 2009, 12.00 - 1.00 p.m. EST.

This teleconference, conducted by the Jewish Women International (JWI ),
will explore the media's coverage of high profile cases involving sexual
and domestic violence and its impact on the public's understanding of
crimes against women.

Using recent events involving criminal charges of domestic violence
against Chris Brown for his role in the physical beating of pop star
Rihanna, participants will discuss how language used in the public and
judicial writing about violence against women can often lead to a
misunderstanding of the truth and even a perpetuation of harmful
stereotypes and myths about women.

The presenters will explore how media can help parents and teens
understand the magnitude of teen dating abuse and how to use high
profile cases as an opportunity to engage in discussions with each other
about the problem.

Registration fee is $25 for non-members.

For more information and to register, visit
http://www.jwi.org/site/c.okLWJ3MPKtH/b.5017177/k.A1E8/Mar_24_2009_The_C
hris_BrownRihanna_Case.htm