International Violence Against Women Act

Will the Violence Against Women Act Pass the Senate?

In the midst of the fiscal cliff negotiations over the new year, Congress allowed the Violence Against Women Act to expire.  Originally passed in 1994, the act has provided  $4.7 billion  to train police, prosecutors, physicians, and many others on how to handle cases concerning domestic and sexual violence, as well as stalking and related issues. Senator Patrick […]

Once Bipartisan, Violence Against Women Act Now Faces Political Fight