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What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act?

By Ronni Mott

Jackson Free Press | January 11, 2013

Without reauthorization, increased protection for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is at risk for the first time in 18 years.

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What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act?

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