Senate Considering the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

"On Monday, February 4, 2013, “The Senate voted overwhelmingly” to reintroduce “the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA)” after the act died on the floor the without re-authorization at the end of the last session....

"Domestic violence is never something to be taken lightly, and often impacts children as well, as exposure to domestic violence causes increased risk of both direct and indirect damage to children. As an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Issue brief states, “The long-term impact of domestic violence cannot be overstated.” This type of trauma has a negative influence on a developing person well beyond childhood...."

http://www.socialjusticesolutions.org/2013/02/08/senate-begins-consideration-of-the-violence-against-women-reauthorization-act/