Talking to Teens about Dating Violence and Sexual Assault (and a YA booklist)

I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, discussion posts, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit… Continue reading Talking to Teens about Dating Violence and Sexual Assault (and a YA booklist)

Beautifully Broken: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf

I volunteer as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Our agency’s new initiative this year was to raise awareness on teen dating violence, so I am well versed in the dynamics of these kind of relationships. Jennifer Shaw Wolf has done a fantastic job portraying an abusive teen relationship in a very realistic manner… Continue reading Beautifully Broken: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf