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Domestic violence is a serious law enforcement and public health problem affecting as many as one in four women in this country. Yet Washington has devoted too little attention to reducing domestic violence and sexual assaults generally. We welcome President Obama's decision to create a new post, White House adviser on violence against women, and his appointment of a seasoned advocate for victims to fill it.
An Advocate for Women
Seeded on Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:44 AM EDT
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Lynn Rosenthal is a former executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. She will report to Mr. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, whose keen interest in the issue dates from his days in the Senate and his key role in enacting the 1994 Violence Against Women Act.
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#1 - Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:45 AM EDT
A national survey of domestic violence shelters released in May showed a significant increase in the number of women seeking assistance since last fall, a rise largely attributable to the stresses of the economic crisis and rising unemployment.
Not surprising. Domestic violence against women and children is a crime that has only in the last 20 years been treated as a crime. Having lived through my daughter's abuse at the hands of her husband, I am aware of the support and counseling needed to break the chain.
This is great news and a good seed!
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#2 - Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:12 AM EDTGreat news! Another issue that needs to have a light shone on it and people- particularly young ones - need to be educated on. Break the cycle! Clipped to Survivors & Friends of Abuse.
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#3 - Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:14 AM EDTShining light on these issues is very important. I survived a horrible youth and bringing that to light in my small part of the world helped me cope. May this help others !!
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