The "Research & Action Report," published twice a year, is a window on the activities and initiatives at the Wellesley Centers for Women. The report typically features news about the Centers, interviews with researchers, commentary on recent events or social trends affecting women and girls, announcements of new publications, and much more. Articles featured in this issue include: (1) Packing Power in After-School Hours; (2) Strengthening Our Resilience in a Risky World (Linda Hartling); (3) Coming Together, Learning Together; (4) Removing Hurdles to Higher Education; (4) Stone Center Initiatives; (5) Supporting Healthy Adolescent Sexuality: Why Just Saying No Is Not Enough (Commentary by Deborah L. Tolman); (6) Interview with Linda Gardiner, Editor of "The Women's Review of Books"; and (6) Celebrating Women of Courage. [This publication was produced by the Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College.]