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The Trump Effect On Domestic Violence: Whats At Stake? [View all]
The proposed elimination of VAWA funding by the current administration would be devastating for victims.
The Administration and Abused Women of Color
The proposed elimination of VAWA funding and the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) by the current administration would be devastating for victims, their families and communities. Domestic violence shelters have made the difference between life and death for survivors.
The current political climate has increased distrust of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in many communities of color – making them less likely to reach out for assistance when violence occurs. Since the election, we have already seen batterers becoming more emboldened, increased hate speech and hate crimes. Reducing or eliminating VAWA will undoubtedly result in: higher rates of violence directed toward African Americans, immigrant populations, transgendered women of color, Native American survivors, survivors from Deaf and hard of hearing communities in addition to decreased support to enforce laws that protect domestic violence survivors from housing discrimination by landlords, social services agencies, and entities with long histories of discrimination against communities of color Without VAWA victims will die. Period.
The proposed elimination of VAWA funding and the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) by the current administration would be devastating for victims, their families and communities. Domestic violence shelters have made the difference between life and death for survivors.
The current political climate has increased distrust of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in many communities of color – making them less likely to reach out for assistance when violence occurs. Since the election, we have already seen batterers becoming more emboldened, increased hate speech and hate crimes. Reducing or eliminating VAWA will undoubtedly result in: higher rates of violence directed toward African Americans, immigrant populations, transgendered women of color, Native American survivors, survivors from Deaf and hard of hearing communities in addition to decreased support to enforce laws that protect domestic violence survivors from housing discrimination by landlords, social services agencies, and entities with long histories of discrimination against communities of color Without VAWA victims will die. Period.
Terrorism Against Women
Women across the U.S. are more likely to be assaulted, killed or raped by someone they know than radical Islamic terrorists. This Administration repeatedly tells us that their intent is to keep Americans safe. Last I checked-survivors of domestic and sexual violence in this country are American citizens. How will cutting VAWA make them safe?
It is ironic that a President billing himself as the “Law and Order President” would propose cuts that reduce the enforcement of law. Is it possible that the current administration does not consider violence against women a crime?
Women across the U.S. are more likely to be assaulted, killed or raped by someone they know than radical Islamic terrorists. This Administration repeatedly tells us that their intent is to keep Americans safe. Last I checked-survivors of domestic and sexual violence in this country are American citizens. How will cutting VAWA make them safe?
It is ironic that a President billing himself as the “Law and Order President” would propose cuts that reduce the enforcement of law. Is it possible that the current administration does not consider violence against women a crime?
Read More:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-trump-effect-on-domestic-violence-whats-at-stake_us_58add2fbe4b0598627a55f71?section=us_black-voices
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I know it comes as no surprise to anyone that women are just not important to this administration and the GOP in general. In the article it also explains the effects of repealing ACA for domestic abuse victims.
"Without VAWA victims will die. Period."
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