National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence: "Chris Brown's Tattoo Supports Violence Against Women" Organization Calls for Boycott of Brown's Music

Chris Brown is publicly condemned today by The National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence (NCPCV). The NCPCV is asking fans to boycott Brown's music in protest. Instead of downloading Brown's latest song, they are asking fans to please consider donating that dollar to violence prevention education. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 14, 2012 - PHOENIX, Arizona - The National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence (NCPCV) publicly condemned Chris Brown today, after Brown unveiled a neck tattoo that resembles an image of a battered woman.

"The image portrays a direct endorsement for violence against women," said Bobby Kipper, founder of the NCPCV.

Brown's publicist claims that while the tattoo closely resembles images of former girlfriend and victim Rihanna, the image is not of her. The NCPCV says that is irrelevant; the image alone, regardless of who it is supposed to represent, speaks for itself.

"This image is in direct conflict to a basic right of all women to be free from abuse and domination. The fact that it is being displayed by a person who has already faced charges for abuse against women, is both sad and disappointing," Kipper added.

Natalie Ehmka, Dating Violence Prevention Speaker and Educator, and Founder of Pretty Feisty, worked in partnership with the NCPCV to create a dating violence prevention program for youth that is being presented in high schools across the country.

"Chris Brown is a role model for youth, whether he likes it or not," Ehmka said. "And his tattoo sends a powerful message to youth (and to his fans of all ages) that violence against women is not only something he supports, it's something he celebrates."

Ehmka and the NCPCV have created the "Green Zone For Relationships", a dating violence prevention framework that educates and provides tangible, measurable ways to identify unsafe dating behaviors, and provides indicators of when to seek help. 1 in 6 teenagers is in an unhealthy dating relationship.

"Violence is a learned behavior, taught by television programs, music, movies, and role models," said David L. Hancock, the NCPCV Chairman of the Board. "Celebrities, especially, need to be aware of the influence they have on today's youth, and do their part to interrupt the process of violence, through education and empowerment."

The NCPCV is asking fans to boycott Brown's music in protest. Instead of downloading Brown's latest song, they are asking fans to please consider donating that dollar to violence prevention education.

"Together, we can send the message that our culture does not support anyone who celebrates violence against women, regardless of their celebrity status," the NCPCV posted on their blog (solveviolenceblog.com).

Contact:
Natalie Ehmka, Pretty Feisty
602.633.4784
Natalie ( @ ) PrettyFeisty dot com

Bobby Kipper, NCPCV
www.SolveViolence.com

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