Eliminating Domestic Violence

Violence against women is a serious problem plaguing the world's women and girls.

Forms of violence can include physical, sexual, domestic, emotional, verbal, or other forms of violence. The statistics on violence are staggering, and the consequences for victims, families, and communities are harmful and lasting. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is one of the most significant tools for reducing violence and protecting victims. Communities must be educated, and the programs must be funded. Women's violence must be stopped.

Learn more about my work to end violence against women:

110th Legislation

Co-sponsor of an amendment that passed the Senate as part of the FY2008 Budget Resolution to increase funding by $100 million for the VAWA programs administered by the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Humans Services.

110th Letters

Co-signed a letter to the Commerce Justice State (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee seeking full funding ($3 million) for a program authorized by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act that funds operation of the National Sexual Assault Hotline and the Online Hotline, as well as research and dissemination of information.

Co-signed a letter to the CJS and Labor Health Services (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittees urging them to fully fund the VAWA programs ($320 million at HHS and $683 million at Justice), while rejecting Bush's proposal to consolidate all VAWA programs at Justice in one competitive block grant.

109th Legislation

Supported reauthorization and expansion of VAWA to provide more protections and services for women who are victims of violence.

109th Letters

Co-signed bipartisan letter to the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services to fully fund VAWA programs in the FY 2008 Budget.


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