2011 ended before Congress reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2011.

VAWA has been reauthorized and improved over the years and the 2011 version will strengthen key components of this act which has provided essential support to victims of violence as well as to prevention programs. The 2011 versions of VAWA includes provisions for addressing cyberstalking, increased funding for assistance for Native American women and for women with disabilities, older women, and underserved populations.

Now is the time to ask your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor, support and fully fund VAWA which was first passed by Congress in 1994.

Ask your Senators and Representatives support the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act 2011!

Get more info:

• Legal Momentum of the Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund has helped lead the efforts to reauthorize VAWA
• History and significance of VAWA

Source: UCC JPAN