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WH Office Hours: The Violence Against Women Act

During a live Q&A on Twitter, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor, and Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, answered your questions about the Violence Against Women Act of 2013, signed into law by President Obama this week: http://wh.gov/GzNi

  1. whitehouse
    The White House@whitehouse
    "All women deserve the right to live free from fear. And that is what today is all about." —President Obama on #VAWA: at.wh.gov/ixKhq
    Thu, Mar 07 2013 20:35:06
  2. President Obama Signs the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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    Thu, Mar 07 2013 15:43:00
  3. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    Have Q's about the Violence Against Women Act #VAWA? I will answer tomorrow at 3:45ET. Ask w/ #WHChat: at.wh.gov/ixlNZ
    Thu, Mar 07 2013 18:48:39
  4. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@vj44 running a few minutes late. Lynn here and ready to answer your #VAWA questions. Keep asking w/ #WHChat.
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:53:18
  5. LisaLFlowers
    Lisa L. Flowers@LisaLFlowers
    What are some examples of the new tools and access for svc providers (for #LGBT) mentioned in the Key Provisions? #WHChat #VAWA
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:47:27
  6. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@LisaLFlowers Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity. Encourages states to create programs for LGBT victims
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:56:06
  7. JewishWomenIntl
    JWI@JewishWomenIntl
    The faith community played an important role in getting #VAWA passed! How can faith groups continue 2 advocate for dv & sa programs? #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:40:05
  8. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@JewishWomenIntl Thanks for all you did. Keep up the support at the local level for shelters, hotlines & outreach centers. Raise awareness.
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:57:52
  9. DCVLP
    DC Volunteer Lawyers@DCVLP
    When will we stop seeing sunset provisions attached to #VAWA? #WHChat @vj44
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:26:27
  10. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@DCVLP Reauth every 5 years provides opportunity to strengthen law. Expired programs at risk of losing funding, cant let this happen again.
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:00:03
  11. AAUWPolicy
    AAUW Public Policy@AAUWPolicy
    We're very excited about the campus safety provisions in #VAWA. How can we help get that part of the law implemented? #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:51:09
  12. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@AAUWPolicy Great job! Work with campus groups to ensure Univ are aware of new requirements for policies, education & support for victims.
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:02:01
  13. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    Hey! Just got here for the #WHChat. Ready to go! -vj
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:03:25
  14. sarahdeer
    sarahdeer@sarahdeer
    @WHLive How will the White House help tribal governments seeking to exercise their restored authority? #VAWA #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:02:03
  15. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@sarahdeer DOJ provides assistance to tribes. Please contact the Office on Violence Against Women. #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:04:58
  16. DCVLP
    DC Volunteer Lawyers@DCVLP
    How will new #VAWA help protect college students? #WHChat @vj44
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:24:43
  17. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@DCVLP Universities required to offer education programs on dating violence & sexual assault & develop policies to assist students. #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:09:23
  18. BLR_HR
    BLR HR Employment@BLR_HR
    What can employers do to prevent violence against women in the workplace? #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 10:27:04
  19. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@BLR_HR President Obama requires federal agencies to assist victims in the workplace. Provides support, improves security & safety. #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:10:26
  20. nnedv
    NNEDV@nnedv
    @WHLive @vj44 How can people stay engaged with #VAWA now that it has been passed and signed into law? #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:07:58
  21. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@DCVLP Just heard wonderful things about your program from Kathleen Biden yesterday. Keep up the great work. #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:13:15
  22. mskalyn
    Kalyn Risker@mskalyn
    @vj44 @BLR_HR Are there any measures to assist victims in private/no-govt workplaces? #whchat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:12:28
  23. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@mskalyn DOJ supports the workplace resource center. Help available: workplacesrespond.org #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:15:33
  24. teabug1
    Tracy Thomas@teabug1
    #WHchat when a female has no family or imediate friend to go to and the shelters are full or not for one with anxiety- what to do?
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 12:43:46
  25. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@teabug1 Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−SAFE (7233) or visit: thehotline.org #WHChat
    Fri, Mar 08 2013 13:17:34

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