Politicians Speak out on DV Against Men
Following are statements by leading politicians that highlight the existence of male victims of domestic violence, along with the internet URL:
President Barack Obama: “Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance. “ Presidential Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Oct. 1, 2009. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=86709
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT): “Violence and abuse reach into the homes of people from all walks of life every day, regardless of gender, race, culture, age, class or sexuality. Domestic violence is a crime, and it is always wrong, whether the abuser is a family member, a current or past spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend, an acquaintance or a stranger….Millions of women, men, children, and families continue to be traumatized by abuse.†– Senate hearing on VAWA reauthorization, June 10, 2009 http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/testimony.cfm?id=3898&wit_id=2629 ÂÂ
Governor M. Jodi Rell (R-CT): “Domestic violence cuts across all races, all income brackets, all levels of education – and both sexes.†— August 2, 2007 http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48727521_connecticut_connecticut_governor_rell_signs_domestic_violence_prevention_bill ÂÂ
Pedro Pierluisi (D-PR): “…Violence that affects millions of women, men, and children. …It is an epidemic that affects men, women, and children in every community. Men suffer from domestic violence, as well.†– (House floor debate on HRES 817, October 26, 2009) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289628-101  minute 61
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL): “When we think of domestic violence, we think of the women as being the victims. But it’s also men victimized as well. Male victims are less likely to report the violence, and seek services due to the stigma associated with being a male victim or not being believed.†– (House floor debate on HRES 817, October 26, 2009) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289628-101  , minute 61
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Nice collection of politico comment…Still waitiing to see Joe Boden’s name on the list and some substantive change. We will keep working!