2012 has been a tumultuous year for everyone. President Obama got reelected.
Hurricane Sandy devastated the east coast. Obamacare became constitutional.
Senseless killings ravaged the country. More states accepted and allowed gay
marriage. It is nice to know that we as a county are moving forward towards a better
future despite our constant struggles.
But a struggle that will always remain is the struggle to give people the tools and
awareness to fight domestic violence and to help others from becoming future
victims. There have been recent examples of how assaults are underscored and
disregarded such as the attack of a woman and her partner in India. It was only
through public pressure that the government pursued the perpetrators to fulfill the
need for justice This is the same kind of spirit and passion that we need to
encourage and foster to pass better legislation protecting everyone. The National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence has been working for years to pass the Violence
against Womens Act. If constituents could muster that same kind of passion and
contact their legislator, over 1,300 victims of domestic violence might still have
their lives. As the new year begins, let's make 2013 a tumultuous year of safety for
all.
Source: ncadv.org.
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