Charles Blow

The World

Chris Brown and Rihanna put spotlight on teen partner violence

Arts, Culture & Media

It’s still not clear if Chris Brown will face charges for allegedly assaulting and threatening his girlfriend, pop star Rihanna. But the incident provides an occasion to talk about the high rates of physical violence between teenaged romantic partners.

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