[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 124 (Friday, October 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
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                     THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2000

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I support the Violence Against 
Women Act (``VAWA''). On September 26, 2000, this Body voted to 
reauthorize VAWA in a vote of 415 to 3. Our colleagues in the other 
Body are now considering the reauthorization of this important 
legislation.
  In my career as a judge and prosecutor, I witnessed many instances in 
which violence tore at the fabric of family life, causing harm to women 
and children.
  The Violence Against Women Act would ensure a comprehensive approach 
to combating violence through the tools of family services, community 
initiatives, training for law enforcement, and educational programs. 
The Act would also protect women with disabilities, many of whom are 
unable to advocate on their own behalf.
  This Body's support of VAWA indicates widespread recognition of the 
problem of violence against women, and that it must stop. I urge that 
our colleagues in the other Body reauthorize this legislation.

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