There are many associations in the United States that fight to stop violence towards women. One of these associations is Access Safety. Another of these associations is V-Day.
Violence Against Women - journal - was created in 1995.
Stop Violence Against Women was created in 2004.
Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women was created in 1993.
Increase resources to prosecute men guilty of violence against women
violence against women
Two causes of violence against women are; 1. Influencing men to be violent toward the woman, and 2. Positioning women toward being victimized with violence.
Barrie Levy has written: 'Women and violence' -- subject(s): Crimes against, Social conditions, Violence against, Women 'Dating Violence'
Ehsan Sadiq has written: 'Violence against women' -- subject(s): Police training, Violence against, Women, Women's rights
Empowering women through education and coming up with the legislative laws are two preventive measures of violence against women.
Nishi Mitra has written: 'Combating domestic violence' -- subject- s -: Bibliography, Family violence, Violence against, Women 'Domestic violence as a public issue' -- subject- s -: Family violence, Violence against, Women
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was the first major law to help government agencies and victim advocates work together to fight domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of violence against women. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides the main federal funding to help victims of domestic violence and their dependents (such as children). Programs funded through FVPSA provide shelter and related help
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.