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) Commentary: The Courtroom in a Diverse Society--Understanding the Need for Cultural Competence (Monica Driggers); (2) Q&A: Traumatic Stress among African Refugees in New Hampshire; (3) FairGameNews: Seeking Gender Equity on and off the Field (Laura Pappano); (4) Spotlight on Funding; (5) New Publications; (6) Short Takes; and (7) Global Connections. [Susan Lowry Rardin contributed to this issue. For Volume 31, Number 2 of "Research & Action Report", see ED511413.]