Local class focuses on preventing domestic abuse

SAGINAW (WJRT) -- (11/06/09)--On Friday night's "20/20," pop singer Rihanna unveiled how domestic violence changed her life.

She spoke out for the first time since her former boyfriend Chris Brown attacked her last February.

Her high-profile story allows local communities to focus on youth programs to stop violence before it starts.

Eighth graders at Bridgeport Middle School are among their peers in a unique leadership class with a focus on preventing domestic violence.

Saginaw County's Underground Railroad sponsors the program aimed at building responsibility, character and self worth into each student.

They meet once a week, and students drive the discussion. Group leaders say the kids have already admitted to having witnessed some acts of violence.

Karen Tesch co-teaches the class. She hopes to reach these young teens by showing them how to attract healthy relationships focused on respect rather than fear.

Underground Railroad has a variety of school programs to help teenagers with making healthy choices.

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