Jennifer Friedlin, Author at Women's eNews

Health Promoters Worried About Girls Smoking

By Jennifer Friedlin ● Uncategorized ● May 10, 2002

Among the issues of concern at the United Nations Special Session on Children is an increase in the number of girls smoking around the world. Tobacco companies say they’re not recruiting under-age smokers, but critics believe otherwise.

Judge Exposes Agency Harm to Battered Mothers, Kids

By Jennifer Friedlin ● Crime & Law ● April 28, 2002

A Brooklyn federal judge, known for his independence, vividly documented in a recent ruling how New York City’s child welfare agency ignored the needs of battered mothers and their children. Other jurisdictions have developed policies to protect both.

Surge in NYC Rape Reports May Point to Real Change

By Jennifer Friedlin ● Uncategorized ● April 2, 2002

The latest rape statistics from New York show what seems to be a jump in the number of such crimes, but experts believe they reflect more reporting by victims–not more assaults.

Bosnian Editor Tells Tough Truth About All Sides

By Jennifer Friedlin ● Arts & Culture ● December 4, 2001

For a Bosnian war correspondent, now editor, getting to the bottom of the war means telling the unpalatable truths about what went on and how those in power abuse trust. She gets no bouquets from Sarajevo officials, but she does get death threats.

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Jennifer Friedlin's Latest Articles

Health Promoters Worried About Girls Smoking

Judge Exposes Agency Harm to Battered Mothers, Kids

Surge in NYC Rape Reports May Point to Real Change

Bosnian Editor Tells Tough Truth About All Sides