Briefly explain the history and purpose of the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

What will be an ideal response?


This Act became law in 1994 and then reauthorized three times as late as 2013. It is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. It is considered "the most dramatic illustration" of legislation bringing the attention of violent family problems. Students can go more into depth on the kinds of violence the law highlights as well as its inclusiveness that now recognizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

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For purposes of discovery, what is considered to be relevant and discoverable? How does this rule differ from the admissibility of evidence at trial?

What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is a Compulsory organization?

What will be an ideal response?

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