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Congresswoman Beatty Stands Up for Victims of Domestic Violence

September 16, 2014

Congresswoman Beatty Stands Up for Victims of Domestic Violence

20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

COLUMBUS, OH – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act:

"For 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has been critical in protecting women and seeking justice when the tragedy of violence against women occurs. The nightmare of domestic and sexual violence is all too prevalent in our communities, and as a society we must change.

"In Ohio, nearly one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Only a fraction, less than one-fifth, of women who receive domestic violence services file legal charges against their attacker. It is clear that we have failed ourselves, our mothers, our daughters, and women in working to exterminate this scourge. The innocent and often voiceless victims of these devastating acts deserve better from our justice system, our legislatures, and our fellow Americans.

"Two decades on, the Violence Against Women Act continues to help protect women across our nation. Let us work together to prevent this violence and help victims and families."

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