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Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a crucial law in the United States. This law protects victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and similar crimes. It was passed in 1994 by Congress and the law marked a big step in fighting violence against undocumented women and men. Who does VAWA protect? an individual […]

VAWA

VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) VAWA was passed in 1994 to protect undocumented immigrants who have been abused. To qualify for VAWA, a victim must prove that they have been subjected to abuse by a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouse, child or parent. The victim can apply (“self-petition”) for VAWA without the consent […]