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The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on Thursday, February 2nd, with additional provisions that go further in ensuring the safety and welfare of children in particular. This major feat was marred by Republican opposition, as not a single one voted in favor of the bill’s renewal. If [...]
There’s been much in the news about the alleged misconduct of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and how the accusations affect his legacy in the sport and maybe not enough emphasis on how said misconduct affected the victims of the abuse. While debates go on about the fate of Paterno’s on the field [...]
TheHill.com has a joint op-ed piece written by both Brian F. Martin (founder and chairman of The Makers of Memories Foundation) and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, Jr. It highlights the message of The Makers of Memories Foundation. In order to break the cycle of domestic violence in this country [...]
Members of Congress Acknowledge Unique Impact of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence, Encourage Legislative Action Congressional briefing from Makers of Memories Foundation draws attention to more than 43 million Americans living with impacts of childhood exposure to abuse. New York, NY – October 14, 2011: A Congressional Briefing on the damaging effects of childhood [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? To promote awareness, there will be events all over the country (see below). This is an important and exciting time to stop and consider how much progress has been made in the fight to end domestic violence, [...]
For years, people have fought against domestic violence and wondered what really works. Our research efforts began with an intense review of clinical studies, academic papers and reports on the parameters and impacts of domestic violence and the various programs and services in current use. In April of 2011 the foundation convened a special summit [...]
In a fascinating and exciting campaign started by the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence , the focus is on children. In a campaign called “Coaching Boys Into Men”, an ad focuses on what we teach our children, and how respect for women must be a priority. By equating respect for [...]
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