National, State, and Local Resources

Reauthorize VAWA
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), enacted in 1994, recognizes the insidious and pervasive nature of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports comprehensive, effective and cost saving responses to these crimes. VAWA programs, administered by the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services, give law enforcement, prosecutors and judges the tools they need to hold offenders accountable and keep communities safe while supporting victims. VAWA must be swiftly reauthorized to ensure the continuation of these vital, lifesaving programs and laws.

	National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799- SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
	R ape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
	National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) 1-877-739-3895
	National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
	National Center for Victims of Crime, Stalking Resource Center 1-800-394-2255 1-800-211-7996 (TTY)

	National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health: National Domestic Violence Organizations
	National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health: State Domestic Violence Organizations
	The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women 202-307-6026