The number of people incarcerated in the U.S. has increased by over 700% over the last 40 years--that has cost taxpayers about 39 billion dollars (Henrichson, 2012).
Part B: Problem Analysis: Why is this Bill Policy important? Why should the Mayor care?
The VAWA attempts to tackle many social problems. Domestic violence is not only a threat to the health and rights of women, but a variety of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive-functioning problems among children were found to be correlated with exposure to domestic violence. The legislation is challenging gendered inequality in the form of men’s violence against women in intimate relationships. Alcohol as well as other abused substances can provoke violent behavior. Consuming such substances …show more content…
America can take the effort to educate its citizens about mutual respect in which both partners are treated equally. Jealousy is one of the leading causes of domestic violence, so we can begin by teaching individuals to support each other’s goals, decisions, and opinions. Being able to feel safe, comfortable, and at ease when expressing one's feelings to his or her partner is important. America has some of the best social workers, psychologist, and therapist that could lead workshops and classes that promote peace and understanding within intimate relationships (Antle, …show more content…
(Refer to image 2) Many republicans did not agree with the Act because they do not want tribal courts to have any say about non-native men on Native American lands (Eichelberger , 2014). The Obama administration made it clear that they will always be in favor of the VAWA. Women have formed together creating a groups called the W.A.V.E--Women against VAWA Excess. These women feel as though the ACT weakens Families and turns each gender group against eachother. W.A.V.E argues that this act gives women the opportunity to commit fraud by lying about altercations, but the VAWA did not include repercussions for those who misuses the law. They believe that some reports will be fraudulent, and will result in many men going to jail, losing their families, and even their jobs. It is true that when a man commits an act of domestic abuse, the mainstream media exploits the topic, but when women commit acts it is rarely heard of. The murder of California Bell Gardens mayor is not trending on social media. Being as though the VAWA was recently reauthorized I doubt that there was anyone who were not aware of the
Part B: Problem Analysis: Why is this Bill Policy important? Why should the Mayor care?
The VAWA attempts to tackle many social problems. Domestic violence is not only a threat to the health and rights of women, but a variety of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive-functioning problems among children were found to be correlated with exposure to domestic violence. The legislation is challenging gendered inequality in the form of men’s violence against women in intimate relationships. Alcohol as well as other abused substances can provoke violent behavior. Consuming such substances …show more content…
America can take the effort to educate its citizens about mutual respect in which both partners are treated equally. Jealousy is one of the leading causes of domestic violence, so we can begin by teaching individuals to support each other’s goals, decisions, and opinions. Being able to feel safe, comfortable, and at ease when expressing one's feelings to his or her partner is important. America has some of the best social workers, psychologist, and therapist that could lead workshops and classes that promote peace and understanding within intimate relationships (Antle, …show more content…
(Refer to image 2) Many republicans did not agree with the Act because they do not want tribal courts to have any say about non-native men on Native American lands (Eichelberger , 2014). The Obama administration made it clear that they will always be in favor of the VAWA. Women have formed together creating a groups called the W.A.V.E--Women against VAWA Excess. These women feel as though the ACT weakens Families and turns each gender group against eachother. W.A.V.E argues that this act gives women the opportunity to commit fraud by lying about altercations, but the VAWA did not include repercussions for those who misuses the law. They believe that some reports will be fraudulent, and will result in many men going to jail, losing their families, and even their jobs. It is true that when a man commits an act of domestic abuse, the mainstream media exploits the topic, but when women commit acts it is rarely heard of. The murder of California Bell Gardens mayor is not trending on social media. Being as though the VAWA was recently reauthorized I doubt that there was anyone who were not aware of the