➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: Why the Violence Against Women Act Is More Important Than Ever (Opinion)
Woman’s Day – June 19, 2017
It made a big difference by directing substantial new resources to local domestic violence programs. Also, VAWA funded communities to develop coordinated responses. It encouraged essential collaborations between law enforcement, community based services, child welfare, and other key players in the community.
http://www.womansday.com/relationships/a59126/vawa-act-under-threat/