Obama, Biden are Leaders in Fight Vs. Domestic Violence
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Critics Question Palin’s Record on “Epidemic” Rape, Domestic Violence in Alaska
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Quarter of U.S. women suffer domestic violence: CDC
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Sen. Biden Introduces Legislation to Recruit Volunteer Lawyers to Represent Victims of Domestic Violence
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Study Finds Domestic Violence Takes Toll in Workplace
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Ohio Court: Gay Marriage Ban Blocks Domestic Violence Charge
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Chris Brown On ‘Larry King’: Domestic-Violence Experts Weigh In
NOW President Terry O’Neill was interviewed for this article by Gil Kaufman on MTV.com about singer Chris Brown’s first televised interview since his assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna in February.
How Climate Change and Instability Exacerbate Sexual- and Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls
The dangerous consequences of climate change, crises, and conflict are not new topics in human rights discussions. However, it is imperative that we discuss how they affect women, children, and marginalized communities through an intersectional lens to implement appropriate solutions, services, and resources. Sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) Read more …
We Must Not Shred 30 Years of Protections That Keep Firearms Away from Domestic Abusers
NOW members are outraged by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that struck down 30 years of legal safeguards that kept those under a protective order for domestic violence from owning firearms.
What is The Violence Against Women Act?
The original 1994 version of VAWA, authored by then-Senator Joseph R. Biden, was the first federal legislation acknowledging domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes. It provided federal resources to fund and promote community-coordinated responses to combating violence against women. The Act comes up for renewal every five years, and during that time NOW activists Read more …