English and literature: Case studies

“Complaint spurs school board to review novel by Atwood; Committee to consider objection to book; concern may centre on sexuality, religion” by Kristin Rushowy. Toronto Star, Jan. 14, 2009.
“The Relationship Between Bible Literacy and Academic Achievement and School Behavior” by William H. Jeynes. Education and Urban Society, Vol. 41, No. 4, 419-436 (2009).

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- Combating Modern-Day Slavery: Curbing the Crime of Human Trafficking
  From the organizers: Hotel and motel employees and managers are in position to become everyday heroes. To become eligible, they have asked to find out more about a horrible crime: The trafficking of human beings. one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the world. To be ready, they must know what to look for and how [...]
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- TREE partner releases free app for domestic abuse victims
  Tina Bloom, a partner with Teen Relationship Education, has helped to create a free app for mobile devices that assesses the risks posed in an abusive domestic relationship for potential victims to anonymously access.
- MU study links spirituality, mental health — regardless of faith
  Surveys were used in an interdisciplinary report examining the role of spirituality in improving mental health for members of five major faiths. Four current MU professors were involved in the study.