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Youth Answer, ‘When Does Discipline Cross The Line To Abuse?’

Oct. 2, 2014 / By Karen Marin
Tags: Abuse, parents, Teen Abuse, Youth

Teens might have experienced physical discipline as children, and their experiences may influence what they do as parents. We asked youth in Long Beach: What do you think constitutes abuse and when does discipline cross the line to abuse?

Why Won’t My Friend Leave her Abusive Boyfriend?

Mar. 17, 2014 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Teen Abuse, Youth Voices

KARLA MARTINEZ/Coachella Uninc

When I spotted a bruise on my friend “Anna,” I didn’t need to ask her how it got there...

Local Residents Reflect on Bullying in Long Beach

Mar. 11, 2013 / By Alyson Bryant
Tags: Abuse, Bullying, Long Beach, parents, teachers, Youth

They say it takes a village to raise a child and according to Long Beach parents, students and community members, ending bullying is no different...

Bringing Sex Abuse Education to Schools in Long Beach

Mar. 6, 2013 / By Ben Novotny
Tags: Abuse, Government, Long Beach, policy, schools, Youth

Proponents for sex-abuse education, including “Erin’s Law” sponsor Erin Merryn, came together to speak about the issue at the Long Beach Memorial Hospital last Friday...