[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 13, 1994]
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                       VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

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                        HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 1994

  Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, at least four women a day die at the 
hands of the individuals who supposedly love them the most. The 
criminal justice system, by its inaction, is an accessory to these 
crimes. Passage of the Violence Against Women Act will send the 
unequivocal message that police, prosecutors, and judges, the public 
can no longer cast aside domestic violence and stalking as personal 
problems.


                             colorado 1993

  March 9, 1993: Michael, 33, committed suicide after breaking into 
estranged wife's trailer. Wife and children escaped through window.
  March 11, 1993: John, 50, committed suicide after shooting Leslie, 
48. John had a history of domestic violence.
  March 29, 1993: Bruce, 38, committed suicide after traveling from 
several States away to shoot estranged wife Paulette, 48.
  April 26, 1993: Donald, 62, committed suicide after shooting Edna, 
64.
  Society can no longer tolerate these crimes. In an effort to change 
the way that the criminal justice system and society approach domestic 
violence the House and the Senate have included the Violence Against 
Women Act in the crime bill. Swift and strong congressional action on 
the Violence Against Women Act can provide abused women protection and 
communities with tools they need to punish and stop domestic violence. 
Act now to send the Violence Against Women Act to the President's desk.

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