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How to File a VAWA Complaint

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Published Date
November, 2022

VAWA is a federal law that helps all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In 2022, VAWA expanded protections for survivors eligible for or participating in federally assisted housing programs. VAWA is a federal law that helps all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. VAWA 2022 created for the first time a path for survivors to get help when their VAWA rights are violated. This document addresses some common questions regarding the new complaint process.