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Gov. Charlie Baker announced $3 million in funding for 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies Tuesday in an effort to prevent violence against women. MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts tackles violence against women with $3 million in funding

Alyssa Figueroa January 31, 2020

In an effort to help curb gender-based violence in Massachusetts, the Governor’s Office awarded $3 million in funding to 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies, according...

EDIT: Violence Against Women Act now a victory for transgender rights, too

Daily Free Press Admin October 2, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama amended The Violence Against Women Act for the 19th time on March 7, making it the most inclusive it has ever been. Originally, those who identified as LGBTQ were not protected...

Section of Violence Against Women Act to focus on colleges

Daily Free Press Admin March 7, 2013

A part of the Violence Against Women Act — which passed through Congress Thursday — focusing on college campuses will require institutes of higher learning such as Boston University to adhere to new...

EDIT: Senate passes VAWA

Daily Free Press Admin February 13, 2013

The Senate passed its Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill Tuesday. This pushes the bill to the House, where, according to the Huffington Post, Republican leaders have failed to signal how they...

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