Archive for July 23rd, 2010

This flyer was distributed on Capitol Hill yesterday. You can join in this important effort by calling your elected officials at 202-224-3121 and say “NO! to extra funding until the DV industry cleans up its act!” Grandmas Say, “No Extra Money for VAWA Until I Get to See my Grandkids!” This week grandmothers, grandfathers,... »

This article reveals the ineffectiveness of current DV programs that rely on law enforcement rather than counseling. The couple appears to be in a mutually abusive relationship that does not involve violence. The police officer tells the woman she’s abusing the 911 hotline. But the useless dynamic continues, and the couple never gets the... »

This commentary discusses a side of VAWA we don’t hear as much about, but the abuses are far worse. That’s because the accused often is not informed of the allegation, and even then is considered a “prohibited source” and not allowed to provide evidence to clear his (or her) good name… VAWA False Accusations... »