Abuse & Violence

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This Is Not a Test!: Missy Elliott Tells Teens to Break the Cycle of Violence

By Anna Bialek, 16, Staff Writer

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is the new spokesperson for the national anti-domestic violence organization Break the Cycle. Elliott, who grew up with domestic violence, says...
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