Domestic Violence

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President Obama signs the Violence Against Women Act: What it Means for Victims of Human Trafficking

VAWA reauthorized key federal anti-trafficking programs for the next four years and added new protection for victims of violence and human trafficking.

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Seven young women standing in front of a tipee who are part of the "Living by Sacred Colors Program" funded by ANA.

Violence Against Women Act Will Assist Native Communities to be Resilient, Safe and Healthy

ACF's Administration for Native Americans looks forward to partnering with other federal agencies to keep its grantees and community informed of tools and resources available under the Violence Against Women Act.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

ACF's Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services will host a “National Domestic Violence Awareness Unity Call” on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. EDT.

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