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NEWS ABOUT: Violence Against Women Act

Violence Against Women Act stories: 2 news summaries

 Kidman: 
 Hollywood 
 Hurting 
 Women 

It contributes to violence by portraying them as weak sex objects

Oct 22, 09 10:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - Violence against women can "probably" be blamed in part on Hollywood's depiction of them as weak sex objects, Nicole Kidman says. The actress—and goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund for Women—testified before a House subcommittee to promote humanitarian efforts to relieve such violence overseas. She was... More »

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entertainment • Nicole Kidman • violence • celebrity • Violence Against Women Act • women's issues • UN goodwill ambassador

ERs Will Offer Anonymous Rape Tests to Victims

Anonymity removes barrier, gives option to press charges after the fact

May 14, 08 11:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Starting next year throughout the US, rape victims will be able to take an anonymous forensic rape test in the ER and save the evidence in case they want to press charges. The so-called "Jane Doe" kits will be paid for by states, reports the AP. "Sometimes the... More »

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emergency room • rape • forensics • Violence Against Women Act

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