The Violence Against Women Act was signed into law in 2013 by President Obama so it is now a law and does not have to be renewed.
Increase resources to prosecute men guilty of violence against women
Define "act of violence." It actually must be a violent ACT, not just some harsh words. Violence against ANYBODY is a crime. Report it to your local law enforcement authorities.
The act increased federal resources for the prosecution of men who abuse women.
The federal Violence Against Women Act requires it.
Any physical act expressed against another person.
The act increased federal resources for the prosecution of men who abuse women
King was against ALL violence. He said that we must return hate with love and to act in a violent matter against violence was acting no different than the person committing the violent act. The person becomes the same as the other.
to sue in federal court
Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.
1/22/13
If it involves a current act of violence and not one from 5 years ago.