VAWnet News Blog

This news release shares a statement from Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, “This month, we mark the historic passage of VAWA by redoubling our commitment to a zero tolerance policy against this heinous crime and our efforts to help victims rebuild their lives.”

The article reports, “Face Forward’s mission, work and results are like no other domestic violence non-profit organization that I have seen. They identify victims whose faces have been beaten and battered and offer them a new face — and thus a new life — free of charge. Their outreach exceeds the borders of America, and victims come from around the world.

The article reports, “Before a packed crowd of about 300 domestic violence prevention professionals and others, Steinem said that women’s rights have progressed greatly during her 78 years.”

The article reports, “What else can we say when one out of every three Native American women report they have been raped, or that an attempt has been made to sexually brutalise them? That is more than 2.5 times the national average.

The article reports, “Of the estimated 19,000 reported sexual assaults and rapes in the armed forces last year, the majority were actually committed against men.

The article reports, “Students have, in fact, launched several efforts to bring awareness and to prevent child sexual abuse in the aftermath of Jerry Sandusky’s crimes. Sandusky was convicted earlier this year on 45 counts of sexual crimes against children. He awaits sentencing.”