The NRA’s Losing Case Against Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act
Extreme risk protection orders have worked at the state level.
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Violence Against Women Act
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The Violence Against Women Act Has Expired. What Does That Mean for the Programs It Funds?
Many programs and shelters that address dating violence and sexual abuse are without funding.
What’s Next for the Violence Against Women Act?
One congresswoman wants to use the landmark legislation to close the boyfriend loophole for domestic abusers.
How Anti-Immigration Policy Spurs Domestic Violence
The consequences of immigration law can keep spouses trapped in abusive relationships.
Getting Creative to Combat Domestic Violence
The Violence Against Women Act, signed into law by President Clinton in 1994, has radically changed the way Americans think about sexual and domestic violence. But recent evidence suggests that VAWA has protected certain populations of Americans far better than others.