STATEMENT FROM LT. GOVERNOR BROWN ON SENATE PASSAGE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

STATEMENT FROM LT. GOVERNOR BROWN ON SENATE PASSAGE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

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STATEMENT FROM LT. GOVERNOR

BROWN ON SENATE PASSAGE OF

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (February 13, 2013) – Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown today released the following statement today following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA):

“Whether it’s helping law enforcement get the training they need to keep our communities safe or providing funding for our 7 hospital-based Domestic Violence screening programs, The Violence Against Women Act has been a crucial tool in reducing violent crime against women and children in Maryland by 21.4 percent over the past 6 years. Senator Barbara Mikulski and Senator Ben Cardin showed tremendous leadership in standing up for what’s right and getting the Senate to take action. I urge House Republicans to follow suit and bring this bill to a vote so the President can sign this critical legislation.”