home what'snew resources ask amy news activism antiviolence events marketplace aboutus
 
 

Archives | Main

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS STILL ILLEGAL

April 2, 1999

Many of you may have read (erroneous) reports of the death of the Violence Against Women Act in the wake of a March 5th court decision in Virginia. In fact, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against only the Civil Rights Remedy of the VAWA; its many other provisions (including funding for critical services) are still intact. In the outrageous decision, the 4th Circuit ruled that a college student raped by two football players is not entitled to damages from her assailants (one of whom is still on full scholarship). This decision is in stark contrast to 12 other courts that upheld the law - look for the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, attorneys for the victim, to appeal this one to the Supremes. Meanwhile VAWA '99 (HR. 357), which will strengthen and expand the programs in the original VAWA (think national domestic violence hotline and rape prevention programs), has 157 co-sponsors in the House. Ask your Reps if they're on board at 202-224-3121 (or send e-mail).

(WFF 4/02/99)

 

 

 

home | what's new | resources | ask amy | news | activism | anti-violence
events | marketplace | about us | e-mail us | join our mailing list

©1995-2001 Feminist.com All rights reserved.