Social Workers Speak » tv show http://www.socialworkersspeak.org NASW Communications Network - Social Workers speak out on television, movies and other media Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:07:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Will Rihanna Help Domestic Violence Victims By Speaking Out? http://www.socialworkersspeak.org/hollywood-connection/will-rihanna-help-domestic-violence-victims-by-speaking-out.html http://www.socialworkersspeak.org/hollywood-connection/will-rihanna-help-domestic-violence-victims-by-speaking-out.html#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:34:54 +0000 GWright http://www.socialworkersspeak.org/?p=561 Photo Courtesy of ABC

Photo Courtesy of ABC

Pop Star Rihanna recently appeared in an  interview on ABC’s “20-20″ and ”Good Morning America” to discuss the violence she experienced at the hands of fellow singer and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Click here to watch the interview.

Social workers are at the forefront in helping domestic violence victims and educating the public about  the issue.

Question: Do you think Rihanna’ s willingness to speak out will help other domestic violence victims come forward, especially teenagers and young adults? Please leave your comments below.

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