This is an excerpt: By Katie Singh, Advocacy Intern, YWCA of Greater AtlantaEnding gender-based violence requires work on multiple fronts, including public policy. Having laws in place that support victims of violence can empower them to obtain justice, health, and safety.

This is an excerpt: Domestic violence is a taboo subject in many cultures. Though domestic violence is common in all communities, it is especially difficult to promote an ongoing conversation in communities of color.

This is an excerpt: Domestic violence is a taboo subject in many cultures. Though domestic violence is common in all communities, it is especially difficult to promote an ongoing conversation in communities of color.

This is an excerpt: By Catherine Beane, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, YWCA USAOn a cold morning in February, just over the Potomac River from where I live, a young mom helped her three-year-old daughter into the car as she headed to the elementary school where she worked.

This is an excerpt: By Catherine Beane, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, YWCA USAOn a cold morning in February, just over the Potomac River from where I live, a young mom helped her three-year-old daughter into the car as she headed to the elementary school where she worked.

This is an excerpt: By Mary Brennan-Taylor, Vice President of Programs, YWCA of the Niagara FrontierThe clock is ticking on gender-based violence. In the 90 minutes that it will take to write this blog it is estimated that in the United States, 600 women will be assaulted and 45 people are sexually assaulted. During this same day there will be more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide from victims seeking shelter and support.

This is an excerpt: By Mary Brennan-Taylor, Vice President of Programs, YWCA of the Niagara FrontierThe clock is ticking on gender-based violence. In the 90 minutes that it will take to write this blog it is estimated that in the United States, 600 women will be assaulted and 45 people are sexually assaulted. During this same day there will be more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide from victims seeking shelter and support.

This is an excerpt: By Caitlin Lowry, Senior Policy Analyst, YWCA USAEach year, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking lose more than 8 million days of paid work – the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs – due to taking time off to seek protection and support.

This is an excerpt: By Caitlin Lowry, Senior Policy Analyst, YWCA USAEach year, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking lose more than 8 million days of paid work – the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs – due to taking time off to seek protection and support.

This is an excerpt: By Shaina Goodman, Policy Manager, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)At the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), we know that research and evaluation on domestic violence is essential for effective programs, practice, and policy.

This is an excerpt: By Shaina Goodman, Policy Manager, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)At the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), we know that research and evaluation on domestic violence is essential for effective programs, practice, and policy.

This is an excerpt: By Elise Skolnick, Communications Coordinator, YWCA of YoungstownThe term “gender-based violence” is just three little words, but those three words encompass a lot.

This is an excerpt: By Elise Skolnick, Communications Coordinator, YWCA of YoungstownThe term “gender-based violence” is just three little words, but those three words encompass a lot.

This is an excerpt: The holiday season is here. Many people have family, food, and shopping on their minds. Yet, 1.8 million people are thinking of something else. They are wondering how they will take care of their families, put food on the table, and if they can afford any holiday toys for their children.

This is an excerpt: The holiday season is here. Many people have family, food, and shopping on their minds. Yet, 1.8 million people are thinking of something else. They are wondering how they will take care of their families, put food on the table, and if they can afford any holiday toys for their children.

This is an excerpt: The Affordable Health Care Act, the new healthcare law signed by President Obama included a number of provisions that helped women obtain affordable, quality healthcare.

This is an excerpt: The Affordable Health Care Act, the new healthcare law signed by President Obama included a number of provisions that helped women obtain affordable, quality healthcare.

This is an excerpt: The Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the "Super Committee," is approaching a deadline of November 23, 2011 to craft a deficit-reduction package of at least $1.2 trillion.

This is an excerpt: The Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the "Super Committee," is approaching a deadline of November 23, 2011 to craft a deficit-reduction package of at least $1.2 trillion.

This is excerpt: Call Congress Now!The Budget Control Act (PL 112-25) passed this summer created the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction to cut the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the next decade. Another key provision mandated that Congress vote on a balanced budget amendment (BBA) to the constitution before December 31, 2011.