Senate Must Renew Violence Against Women Act

Saving Promise is not alone in its fight to end domestic violence and raise global awareness for the cause.

The Senate is considering renewal of a $551 Million program called the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA. The program funds shelters, hotlines, counseling programs, and financial guidance for women and children who have been abused or are at risk.

According to Cheryl Wetzstein of the Washington Times, funding could be a significant concern.

The recent recession, however, has drained funding from shelters and local programs financially, even as it compounded the stress in many troubled families, said Mr. Leahy, citing a 2010 survey that found more than 70,600 adults and children being served in one day by local domestic-violence programs. Such numbers “illustrate the importance of maintaining and strengthening” VAWA, he said.

Dr. Phil McGraw even appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier today in support of extending VAWA. He told the committee not to be "penny-wise and pound-foolish" when deciding whether or not to allocate funds toward helping women suffering from domestic abuse.