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Video Links

Video 1: Domestic Violence

Description: Ted video by domestic abuse survivor about the factors compelling individuals to remain in detrimental relationships

Video 2: Defining “Family”

Description: A video of a speech made about the definition of family to the House of Representatives by a man raised by a lesbian couple in support of gay rights.

Video 3: Immigrant Family Issues

Description: CNN report about mixed status families with undocumented immigrants living with the threat of deportation and the political reform necessary to ameliorate precarious social conditions

Video 4: Elder Abuse

Description: Abuse of elderly people is a growing epidemic in the United States. This video explores the crisis.

Audio Links

Audio 1: Mixed Race Families

Description: NPR report of the rise of racially mixed and blended families and the challenges encountered by people living in these family formations.

Audio 2: Same-Sex Couple Rights

Description: NPR report about the extending of benefits to gay spouses of Pentagon employees.

Article Links

Article 1: “What a Horrible Mother”: How a Call from a “Good Samaritan” Derailed These Mothers’ Lives

Description: This Salon article discusses the impact “moral vigilantism” on the psychology of mothers.

Article 2: Elder Justice

Description: The National Council on Aging outlines steps to prevent elder abuse.