Policies Protecting Domestic Violence Victims
"In 1994, the Congress of the United States...enacted legislation empowering the federal government to participate in the fight against domestic violence. This legislation, called the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), recognized that "violence against women is a crime with far-reaching, harmful consequences for families, children and society." To combat this violent crime problem, VAWA created federal domestic violence crimes to be prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
In 2013 the VAWA was reauthorized and helped close "critical gaps in services and justice....VAWA 2013 reauthorized and improved upon lifesaving services for all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking - including Native women, immigrants, LGBT victims, college students and youth, and public housing residents....VAWA 2013 also authorized appropriate funding to provide for VAWA's vitally important programs and protections, without imposing limitations that undermine effectiveness or victim safety."
Policies Protecting the Children & Youth of Domestic Violence
"The Family violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) is the primary federal funding source for domestic violence shelters and programs. FVPSA-funded shelters offer safety and support to children and their non-abusive parent. Additionally, a portion of funding over $130 million is dedicated to providing targeted services to children who witness domestic violence."
"(VAWA) includes grant programs designed to support youth victims and stop violence before it has begun through targeted services to break the cycle of violence."
Domestic Violence Legal Process
For more information on VAWA please visit: http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/ffc/chapter5/chapter5.html
For more information on VAWA 2013 please visit: http://nnedv.org/policy/issues/vawa.html
For more information on policies protecting children and youth, please visit: http://nnedv.org/policy/issues/children.html
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