Around 1989, the estimate for people who would divorce was as high as 66 percent. But for almost a decade now, most trends in marriage have been positive. We've seen things turn around. During the past seven years, divorce is down, teen pregnancy is down, the number of abortions are down. So the stats are headed in the right direction.
Nobody knows why.
Some of these fellowships have applied results. Recently, for example, a law student sponsored by the center was hired to work with the Atlanta district attorney's office to represent victims of family violence. The center has supported graduate fellowships and an undergraduate advising system. The center is a new way for students to experience all the disciplines that impinge upon the family-social, psychological and legal, among others. Copyright 2000 U.Va.