Good News for Women

With so much going on right now, it seems the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA) slipped through the cracks. The good news is that it was reauthorized and strengthened. For the first time ever, assistance will be provided not only for rape prevention and education but for actual victims. The bill also allows victims of abuse to break a lease to flee their abusers and expands access to transitional housing. The VAWA was also authorized with a section explaining all programs are gender neutral, so it covers all victims of abuse and sexual violence, men and women.

posted by Sarai @ 5:07 PM