Category Archives: Domestic Violence

H.R. 4970 Provisions will Hurt the Most Vulnerable Women: Why the House of Representatives Needs to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and Unite Against H.R. 4970 Today

by Qudsia Jafree Field and Policy Coordinator, YWCA USA Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 4970 to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  Enacted 18 years ago, VAWA has been nothing short of life-saving for millions … Continue reading

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Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Neighbors – The YWCA is a Safe Place for You

By Gloria Lau, YWCA CEO This Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day, an opportunity to honor mothers, daughters, sisters and neighbors across the country.  It is a chance to remind ourselves how far we have come as women and – … Continue reading

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Update: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), H.R. 4970

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the landmark piece of legislation that aims to prevent and end violence against women, is up for reauthorization! The bipartisan Senate bill, sponsored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) passed the … Continue reading

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YWCA is fighting for YOU on Capitol Hill Day!

by Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy and Policy, YWCA USA Today is an important day for the YWCA and for all the women we serve.  Here in our nation’s capital, 250 YWCA leaders — from Oregon to New York, Texas … Continue reading

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Why is the U.S. Senate Playing Politics with Violence Against Women?

by Gloria Lau Chief Executive Officer, YWCA USA As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of all women and as the largest provider of battered women’s shelters and domestic violence services in the U.S., the YWCA is deeply disheartened … Continue reading

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“One” Love: Yeardley Love Murder Sheds Light on Campus Domestic Violence

by Rhonda Bishop YWCA USA Advocacy Associate As 2010 graduates are approaching their first full year out of undergrad, many have settled into post-undergrad careers all over the country—but there is one student whose vibrant potential was silenced last year. … Continue reading

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