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The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) has been shaping public policy on violence against women for decades. The FVPF was instrumental in passing the first comprehensive national legislation ever to address violence against women - the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 - and in expanding and reauthorizing it in 2000 and 2005. The FVPF was a driving force behind numerous laws and appropriations that have helped stop violence and support victims. It is a highly respected source of expertise and counsel for both Congress and the Executive Branch. Each day, the FVPF raises awareness among policymakers about the cost and prevalence of violence against women and children, and builds support for promising, innovative solutions. The organization's presence in Washington D.C. gives national policymakers ready access to the FVPF's expertise on child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, health, public education, international issues, immigration, poverty, and workplace policy. The organization works to support asylum and immigration policies that protect the interests of battered immigrant women, to keep guns out of the hands of batterers, and on a range of other issues related to violence against women and children. Members of Congress and other policy makers regularly seek testimony, advice and technical assistance from FVPF board members, leaders, staff and allied organizations. The FVPF monitors federal legislative activity, educates congressional staff, and works closely with violence prevention and other social justice organizations to inform Congress, the Administration and a range of federal agencies.
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Current Legislation and Critical Issues The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) Violence Against Women Act 2005 News
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