Hi friend,
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Domestic violence is something we should be discussing every month of the year, but this month especially allows all of us to speak up and take a stand to support survivors of this devastating but common issue plaguing our communities across the country.
It's important that we remember that domestic violence can happen to anyone and is present in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, religion, or nationality. It's an issue that affects us all, and that's why it's important we band together to educate and advocate against it.
Since 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has protected countless survivors of domestic violence. But the VAWA expired over two years ago, so I'm calling on the Senate to reauthorize the VAWA to ensure more people can remain safe in their homes, communities, and relationships.
The VAWA specifically allocated money to victims' services so that survivors of violence could access everything from therapy to safe housing --
but when the Senate failed to reauthorize it in 2019, they largely cut off the resources so many count on.
The Senate needs to take action. Join me by adding your name to the petition demanding the Senate reauthorize VAWA immediately.
Violence is not something we want to think about -- but unfortunately, it's all too common in so many relationships. As leaders and as human beings, we should be more than willing to fight for the victims of domestic violence, and create an environment where they can seek protection and recovery.
VAWA should have
never expired. Leaders in the Senate need to do exactly that --
lead -- and take action immediately so we can secure the resources needed to help thousands of victims across the entire country.
Friend, domestic violence has no political party affiliation. It doesn't prefer red over blue or vice versa. This issue has the power to impact all of us.
The Senate must act immediately. If you're with me, sign the petition today in support of survivors across the country and demand that Congress renew the Violence Against Women Act.
In solidarity,
Antonio
