Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have introduced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday 11/30 to reauthorize and improve the Violence Against Women Act.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), first authorized in 1994, creates and supports comprehensive, effective and cost saving responses to the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. VAWA programs, administered by the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services, have dramatically changed federal, tribal, state, territorial and local responses to these crimes.

VAWA-funded programs have unquestionably improved the national response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. More victims are coming forward and receiving lifesaving service to help them move from crisis to stability, and the criminal justice system has improved its ability to keep victims safe and hold perpetrators accountable.

Call Senator Toomey (202) 224-4254 today and ask him to be an original co-sponsor of VAWA.

Sample phone script

We know that Senator Toomey cares about ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Violence Against Women Act is critical to our ability to address these crimes in our state. There is evidence showing that VAWA has saved millions of dollars and countless lives. We are asking for you to be an original co-sponsor of the Leahy/Crapo bill that will be introduced on Wednesday. Please contact Anya McMurray or Noah Bookbinder at (202)224-7703 to sign on to the bill.