What an honor it was to emcee the 8th Annual Fighting for Women with Fashion Show event at CenterStage@NODA again this year! As many of you know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This became a passion of mine after losing a dear friend to domestic violence. All the proceeds raised will go to Safe Alliance. Many thanks to the Women’s Physician Section of Mecklenburg County Medical Society and Women Lawyers of Charlotte, as well as Dillard's for styling all of our

As we wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this is a story every parent should see. I interview one woman on how she escaped an abusive teenage relationship. What every parent needs to know. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to more than 36,000 domestic violence calls last year, but a closer look at the statistics should have parents especially concerned. One in three teens are experiencing some sort of abusive behaviors, and one in 10 teens have been pushed or sla