Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding

Laney, Garrine P.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Family violence;    Wife abuse;    Women;    Crimes against women;    Legislation;   

RP-ID  :  RL30871
RP-ID  :  RL30871_2008Aug07

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides a brief legislative history of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and an overview of the crimes addressed through VAWA. The report concludes with a brief description of the most recent reauthorization of VAWA.