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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislative Review - S 1925 - Violence Against Woman Reauthorization ActYL CITY OF PALM DESERT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVE THE PALM DESERT LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN REAUTHORIZATION ACT of 2011 (S. 1925). SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager DATE: February 23, 2012 CONTENTS: Recommended Letter of Support Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve the recommended letter of support for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). Committee Recommendation On January 31, 2012, the Palm Desert Legislative Review Committee recommended that the City Council approve a letter of support for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). Background A bill was recently introduced in Congress (S. 1925) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was an effective response by Congress in 1994 to the devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence. The act has evolved from a small criminal justice initiative to a multidisciplinary federal effort to address the needs of women, men and children threatened by domestic and sexual violence. Policies and programs supported and inspired by the act have been credited with providing lifesaving assistance to hundreds of thousands of victims. Incentives in the act also have encouraged the states to address the problem more assertively. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2000 and again in 2005. Senate Bill 1925 seeks to do the same through the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011. Staff Report: VAWA of 2011 February 23, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact from this bill to the City. Submitted By: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Approval: Johy(N,4. Wohlmuth, City Manager CITY COUNCILACTjON, APPROVED �/ DENtIED RECEIVED tt`I'1-ll+,'R MEETING DATE? -Q 3 p �� AYES: "i er-f (ni r ►,»n NOES: _N Cnt, �. ABSENT: _N �Q _ ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY:K_ r City Original on File with Clerk's Mice February 23, 2012 The Honorable Patrick Leahy United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Leahy: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am pleased to inform you of our support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was an effective response by Congress in 1994 to the devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence. The act has evolved from a small criminal justice initiative to a multidisciplinary federal effort to address the needs of women, men and children threatened by domestic and sexual violence. Policies and programs supported and inspired by the act have been credited with providing lifesaving assistance to hundreds of thousands of victims. Incentives in the act also have encouraged the states to address the problem more assertively. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2000 and again in 2005. We urge Congress once more to reauthorize the. VAWA, as it has been the single most effective federal effort to respond to the epidemic of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in this country. The act has ensured that legal and social services are available to survivors, and that law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, attorneys and advocates are well -trained and equipped with cutting -edge resources to effectively address these crimes in their own communities. The good work being done by thousands of local providers and public servants cannot continue without its reauthorization. We strongly urge for its reauthorization by Congress. Sincerely, Robert A. Spiegel Mayor cc: The Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate The Honorable Diane Feinstein, U.S. Senate The Honorable Mary Bono Mack, U.S. House of Representatives Lynn Moriarty, Executive Director, Shelter from the Storm City Council John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager February 23, 2012 The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Boxer: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am pleased to inform you of our support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was an effective response by Congress in 1994 to the devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence. The act has evolved from a small criminal justice initiative to a multidisciplinary federal effort to address the needs of women, men and children threatened by domestic and sexual violence. Policies and programs supported and inspired by the act have been credited with providing lifesaving assistance to hundreds of thousands of victims. Incentives in the act also have encouraged the states to address the problem more assertively. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2000 and again in 2005. We urge Congress once more to reauthorize the. VAWA, as it has been the single most effective federal effort to respond to the epidemic of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in this country. The act has ensured that legal and social services are available to survivors, and that law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, attorneys and advocates are well -trained and equipped with cutting -edge resources to effectively address these crimes in their own communities. The good work being done by thousands of local providers and public servants cannot continue without its reauthorization. We strongly urge for its reauthorization by Congress. Sincerely, Robert A. Spiegel Mayor cc: The Honorable Diane Feinstein, U.S. Senate The Honorable Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senate The Honorable Mary Bono Mack, U.S. House of Representatives Lynn Moriarty, Executive Director, Shelter from the Storm City Council John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager February 23, 2012 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Feinstein: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am pleased to inform you of our support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was an effective response by Congress in 1994 to the devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence. The act has evolved from a small criminal justice initiative to a multidisciplinary federal effort to address the needs of women, men and children threatened by domestic and sexual violence. Policies and programs supported and inspired by the act have been credited with providing lifesaving assistance to hundreds of thousands of victims. Incentives in the act also have encouraged the states to address the problem more assertively. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2000 and again in 2005. We urge Congress once more to reauthorize the. VAWA, as it has been the single most effective federal effort to respond to the epidemic of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in this country. The act has ensured that legal and social services are available to survivors, and that law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, attorneys and advocates are well -trained and equipped with cutting -edge resources to effectively address these crimes in their own communities. The good work being done by thousands of local providers and public servants cannot continue without its reauthorization. We strongly urge for its reauthorization by Congress. Sincerely, Robert A. Spiegel Mayor cc: The Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate The Honorable Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senate The Honorable Mary Bono Mack, U.S. House of Representatives Lynn Moriarty, Executive Director, Shelter from the Storm City Council John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager February 23, 2012 The Honorable Mary Bono Mack U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 Dear Congresswoman Bono Mack: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am pleased to inform you of our support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1925). The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was an effective response by Congress in 1994 to the devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence. The act has evolved from, a small criminal justice initiative to a multidisciplinary federal effort to address the needs of women, men and children threatened by domestic and sexual violence. Policies and programs supported and inspired by the act have been credited with providing lifesaving assistance to hundreds of thousands of victims. Incentives in the act also have encouraged the states to address the problem more assertively. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2000 and again in 2005. We urge Congress once more to reauthorize the. VAWA, as it has been the single most effective federal effort to respond to the epidemic of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in this country. The act has ensured that legal and social services are available to survivors, and that law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, attorneys and advocates are well -trained and equipped with cutting -edge resources to effectively address these crimes in their own communities. The good work being done by thousands of local providers and public servants cannot continue without its reauthorization. We strongly urge for its reauthorization by Congress. Sincerely, Robert A. Spiegel Mayor cc: The Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate The Honorable Diane Feinstein, U.S. Senate The Honorable Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senate Lynn Moriarty, Executive Director, Shelter from the Storm City Council John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager