In the News - 2003
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11/12 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Survey Finds That Girls Worry As Much Taunts As Physical Violence

By. Monica L. Haynes
A new Girl Scout Research Institute survey has found that girls age

8 to 17 are as concerned about emotional violence -- teasing, gossip and name-calling -- as they are about physical violence; from street and date violence to car accidents and war.

10/21 - The Daily Item
Students Present Creating A Safe School Lessons

By: John Finnerty
Selinsgrove, Pa. was one of the first communities to introduce the CASS© program into its schools. This article features Dr. Charisse Nixon, CASS© trainer and author of "Girl Wars: 12 Strategies That Will End Female Bullying."

10/16 - Erie Times-News

Speaker Says Changes in Behavior Stop Bullying
By: Veronica Gorley
Dr. Charisse Nixon comments on her book, "Girl Wars," the issue of bullying, and how to create safe schools by altering normative beliefs. Her presentation to a PTA audience in Erie revealed the latest research on relational aggression and tips for building empathy in kids.

10/2 - Penn State University Intercom
"Girl Wars" Exposes World of Teen Bullying
By: Loretta Brandon
Interview with Dr. Charisse Nixon, co-author of "Girl Wars: 12 Strategies That Will End Female Bullying" and developmental psychologist at Penn State Erie - The Behrend College.

9/29 - Erie Times-News
Author Aims to End Hostilities in "Girl Wars"
By: Joan Benson-Cacchione
Overview of the recent release: "Girl Wars", plus an interview with Dr. Charisse Nixon of The Ophelia Project. Also includes Q&A and bio on Dr. Nixon.

5/8 - The Press Democrat (California)
Girl aggression: Social Targeting Among Girls is Often Less Obvious than Schoolyard Bullying, but No Less Harmful
By: Meg McConahey
Interviews with Dr. Charisse Nixon and Holly Nishimura of The Ophelia Project about relational aggression and the CASS© Program.

4/20 - The Washington Times
Little Girls' Secret and Help Children Express Anger
By: Alexandra Rockey Fleming
This two-part article features The Ophelia Project and includes interview about relational aggression and the CASS© Program. Tips are provided for parents on how to work with their children and

de-mystify relational aggression.

Spring 2003 - Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune
Ophelia's About Respect
By: Diane Majeske
The Ophelia Project's CASS© Program is making positive changes in Valparaiso, Indiana, where students and teachers at Valparaiso High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School work hard to make their school a safe place to be. This article features interviews with CASS© task force leaders, teachers and student mentors.

3/5 - The Almanac
Sugar 'n Spice But Not So Nice
By: Cathie McCormick
Interview with Susan Wellman, founder of The Ophelia Project, about relational aggression and how communities can work together to create safe school environments through the long-term, systemic CASS© program.

1/10 - St. Petersburg Times
Workshop Focuses on Adolescent Girls
By: Amy Scherzer
This article highlights a workshop presented by The Ophelia Project - Tampa Bay that featured Susan Wellman. Topics included healthy bodies, mentoring and adolescent development.

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