The Senate passed the first LGBT-inclusive version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, introducing explicit protections for LGBT survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
The law organizes federal funding to enhance investigation, and prosecution? of domestic violence, and sexual assault while also supporting victim service programs. VAWA was originally enacted in 1994, but it has never made LGBT-inclusive provisions. Senators defeated an amendment with a 36-63 vote, that would have re-written the bill and excluded protections for LGBT violence victims.
According to Sharon Stapel of the Anti-Violence Project, 25%-35% of same-sex relationships suffer from domestic violence and abuse, which is about the same rate as other relationships. However, LGBT domestic violence victims have fewer supportive services, and they often face discrimination when seeking help. This latest reauthorization ensures that all people are able to access services regardless of his or her actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
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