Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Why Congress Passed the Violence Against Women Act - News Flash

Article is taken from U.S. News and World Report, Sept 9, 2014

Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens sits on the bench against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of their preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.  Ray Rice Is a Reminder Why Congress Passed the Violence Against Women Act

 "Twenty years after Congress passed the monumental Violence Against Women Act legislation, empowering advocates for abused women, the nation once again found itself with a painful reminder of the problem Congress tried to address. Monday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest told the press, "Hitting a woman is not something a real man does" in response to a high-profile case of domestic violence involving NFL player Ray Rice. The next morning, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation celebrating the passage of VAWA, and the strides the country has made in combating domestic violence since." Click here for entire article.