Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod

Representing the 35th District of California

Rep. Negrete McLeod Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 2, 2014
Press Release

MONTCLAIR, CA - Today, Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod joined millions of Americans in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   Initiated in 1987, October was designated as a month for raising awareness of one of the most pervasive crimes in American society today.

“On the 20th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), I join together with all Americans in confronting the issue of domestic violence.  VAWA provides resources to law enforcement agencies to address violent crimes against women and also provides funding and training for over 500,000 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges and other personnel every year and I am proud to support this important law.  In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month let us stand together as a nation and recommit ourselves towards erasing the scourge of domestic violence in our society.”

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